Achievements in the 2016 GCE O-Level Examinations

2017 began on an uplifting note for CVSS as our graduating cohort of 2016 came back to receive the results of the GCE O-Level examinations. Both the Sec 4 Express and Sec 5 Normal (Academic) course students achieved above national average results in percentage passes and percentage distinctions for almost all the subjects.  77 students - almost one third of all students, obtained 4 or more distinctions out of 6-7 subjects, with our top student achieving 8 distinctions, 9 students with 7 distinctions and 17 students with 6 distinctions.  82.7% of our Express students qualified for Junior College while 100% are eligible for the polytechnics.  The results are among the best, if not the best, in the school’s history.

Top performers - students who scored L1B5 of 7 and 8 points
(Front Row) L-R: Lay Shi Yun Renee (4E3), Bernice Chan Hui Shan (4E3), Lee Jia Xun (4E5) and Chan Zhi Qi (4E5)
(Back Row) L-R: Choo Li Zhi, Shaun (4E3), Yap Zher Xiang Jason (4E5), Yong Han Ming (4E5), Daryl Ee Wei Jun (4E5), Neo Chee Kiat Glemen (4E5) and Quek Boon Tian (4E5)

The school also celebrated the accomplishments of our well-rounded achievers.  They performed well not just academically, but have also played leadership roles in their respective CCAs and served the school and the community. Glemen Neo, our top student with 8 distinctions, was a former Student Councillor and Chairperson of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air).  Both Lee Yu Jing and Lim Teng Hong, former President and Vice-President of the Student Council respectively attained 7 distinctions. A recipient of the Edusave Character Award (ECHA), Yu Jing was also Chairperson of Band, while Teng Hong was Chairperson of the National Police Cadet Corps.  Another well-rounder with 7 distinctions was Bernice Chan, also a former Student Councillor, and Company Leader of the Girl Guides.  Quek Boon Tian, Germaine Chua and Lim Wan Ning were Student Councillors who held the position of either Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson in Wushu, Basketball (Girls) and PA/AVA/Robotics Club respectively, attained 6 distinctions each. Among the Sec 5N(A) students, Edward Song, a past recipient of Edusave Character Award and Senior Specialist in the NCC, attained 3 distinctions.

Our Well-Rounded Achievers and our School Leaders
(Front Row) L-R: Mr Chia (Principal), Bernice Chan (4E3), Teng Ying Xin (4E5), Germaine Chua (4E5), Yeo Qi (4E5), Lim Wan Ning (4E5) and Teo Cai Ling (4E5) 
(Back Row) L-R: Mr Singh (VP), Edward Song (5N3) , Choo Zhi Xuan (4E4) , Quek Boon Tian (4E5), Aloysius Tan (4E5), Chin Jian Guang (4E4), Tan Wei Zhe (4E5), Lim Teng Hong (4E5) and Mr Wong (VP)

Our Principal, Mr Chia, also commended two students for having succeeded against all odds and displayed great tenacity during their preparation for the O-Level examinations. Despite going through a leg surgery due to a major illness and long absence from school for hospitalisation and recovery, Kenrick Seah of 4E4 remained positive and overcame fears and physical difficulties to attain a commendable 4 distinctions. Yazimah Nehar Bte Mohamed of 4E1 had difficult family circumstances and her father was critically ill in the few months leading to the national exams.  Despite her worries and frequent hospital visits, she strove to do her best and managed to attain 3 distinctions (all A1s).

L-R: Mr Chia (Principal), Ms Clarissa Lim (Co-Form Teacher, 4E4), Mrs Alice Anson (Form Teacher, 4E4), Kenrick Seah (4E4), Yazimah Nehar (4E1), Ms Tay Siew Woon (Form Teacher, 4E1), Mr Mohd Shalleh (Co-Form Teacher, 4E1) and Mr Wong (VP)

We heartily congratulate all our North Stars for their achievements. Another momentous chapter in their lives has concluded. As they embark on their respective pursuits, may they continue to live life with passion and seek out learning opportunities with zeal and commitment!

Second Placing in Republic Poly Renesas Grand Prix Robotics Competition 2016

Our students took part in the RP Renesas Grand Prix Competition 2016 organised by Republic Polytechnic for the first time and clinched Second place in the competition!  This competition for secondary and tertiary students was held on 2 November at Republic Polytechnic.  Our students competed against more established teams from many schools including School of Science and Technology, Anderson Secondary School, Hillgrove Second, Woodlands Secondary, Bukit Merah Secondary and Peicai Secondary School etc and achieved unexpectedly good results.

2nd Placing: Yeo Zhi Hui (3E5), Toh Xuanxiu Grace (3E4), Daryl Lim (2E5), Ee Zhong Wei Shawn (2E5)

In this competition, students must build and programme a microcontroller racing car which will then on a F1-style racing track. The racing track consists of many sharp turns, twisty sections and ramps. To complete the track and win the race, the car has to have good design and programming of speed. To prepare for this competition, our students attended a 3-day training workshop at Republic Polytechnic to build their cars and learn C-programming. They also spent several afternoons to test and fine-tune their racing cars at the track. Throughout the entire process, our students demonstrated critical and inventive thinking, resilience, strong teamwork and good sportsmanship as they faced the more established teams during the competition. All of these indeed exemplify the indomitable North Star spirit expected of all our students!