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| === Normal Course === | === Normal Course === | ||
| The Normal Course is a nationwide 4-year programme leading to the ] examination, which runs either the Normal (Academic) curriculum or Normal (Technical) curriculum, abbreviated as N(A) and N(T) respectively.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/secondary-school-courses|title=Secondary School Courses|website=www.moe.gov.sg|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref> | The Normal Course is a nationwide 4-year programme leading to the ] examination, which runs either the Normal (Academic) curriculum or Normal (Technical) curriculum, abbreviated as N(A) and N(T) respectively.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/secondary-school-courses|title=Secondary School Courses|website=www.moe.gov.sg|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref> | ||
| ==== Normal (Academic) Course ==== | ==== Normal (Academic) Course ==== | ||
| In the Normal (Academic) course, students offer 5-8 subjects in the |
In the Normal (Academic) course, students offer 5-8 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination.Compulsory subjects include:<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/normal-course-curriculum|title=Normal Course Curriculum|website=www.moe.gov.sg|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref> | ||
| * English Language | * English Language | ||
| * Mother Tongue Language | * Mother Tongue Language | ||
| * Mathematics | * Mathematics | ||
| * Combined Humanities | * Combined Humanities | ||
| A 5th year leading to the ] examination is available to N(A) students who perform well in their |
A 5th year leading to the ] examination is available to N(A) students who perform well in their Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. Students can move from one course to another based on their performance and the assessment of the school principal and teachers.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
| ==== Normal (Technical) Course ==== | ==== Normal (Technical) Course ==== | ||
| The Normal (Technical) course prepares students for a technical-vocational education at the ].<ref name=":2" /> Students will offer 5-7 subjects in the |
The Normal (Technical) course prepares students for a technical-vocational education at the ].<ref name=":2" /> Students will offer 5-7 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination.<ref name=":2" /> The curriculum is tailored towards strengthening students’ proficiency in English and Mathematics.<ref name=":2" /> Students take English Language, Mathematics, Basic Mother Tongue and Computer Applications as compulsory subjects.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
| === LifeLit Programme === | === LifeLit Programme === | ||
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| Bowen Secondary School 博文中学 Sekolah Menengah Bowen | |
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| File:BowenSecondarySchool.png | |
| Address | |
| 2 Lor Napiri, Singapore 547529 Hougang Singapore | |
| Coordinates | 1°22′14.78″N 103°52′39.37″E / 1.3707722°N 103.8776028°E / 1.3707722; 103.8776028 |
| Information | |
| Type | Government Co-educational |
| Motto | “I Believe, Therefore I am” |
| Established | 1982 |
| Session | Single session |
| School code | 3043 |
| Principal | Mr Liu Earnler |
| Enrolment | approx. 1500 |
| Colour(s) | Grey Purple Blue |
| Vision | To nurture learning; To develop character; To instil service-with-a-heart |
| Website | bowensec.moe.edu.sg |
Bowen Secondary School (BSS/BWSS) is a government school in Hougang, Singapore.
History
Bowen Secondary School started in 1982 in the growing new town of Ang Mo Kio. It has seen been striving to improve the quality of the school and has introduced "I Believe, Therefore I Am " as the goal of the school. Bowen Secondary is best known for its performing arts, including the military band and choir. Its military band achieved a gold in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging for over 20 years.
It won the Singapore Tourism Board's Best Educational Event Organised by a Public Educational Institution in 2008 and has been actively been participating in exchange programmes with countries like India, China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.
On 4 December 1999 Bowen made its historic move to new premises along Lorong Napiri. In year 2000, the school started the new millennium as a single session school with 1374 pupils and a much improved Secondary One intake.
Principals
Since its establishment, the school has a total of 7 principals in office.
| Principal | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Mr T P Naidu | 1982–1985 |
| Miss Low Fook Yow | 1985–1996 |
| Mrs Grace Lim Siew Meng | 1996–2003 |
| Mr Paul Chua Meng Huat | 2004–2007 |
| Mr Frederick Yeo | 2007–2011 |
| Mr Bernard Chew | 2011–2016 |
| Mr Liu Earnler | 2017–present |
Vice-Principals
Since its establishment, the school has a total of 11 vice-principals in office.
| Vice-Principal | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Mr Dilbagh Singh | 1985–1989 |
| Mrs Yap Weng Ha | 1989–1994 |
| Mr Ng Tiat Seng | 1994–1995 |
| Miss Soh Geok Kee | 1996–2004 |
| Mrs Sharon Siew | 2004–2005 |
| Mr Tan Chai Hok | 2005–2012 |
| Mdm Indra Venkatram | 2010–2012 |
| Mdm Sarah Abdullah | 2012–2015 |
| Mr Clement Lim | 2014–2016 |
| Mr Inderjit Singh | 2015–present |
| Ms Lim Guihao | 2017–present |
Identity & culture
Academic information
Being a government secondary school, Bowen Secondary School offers three academic streams, namely the four-year Express course, as well as the Normal Course, comprising Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) academic tracks.
GCE O Level Express Course
The Express Course is a nationwide four-year programme that leads up to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination.
Academic subjects
The examinable academic subjects for Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level offered by Bowen Secondary School for upper secondary level (via. streaming in secondary 2 level), as of 2017, are listed below.
Notes:
- Subjects indicated with ' * ' are mandatory subjects.
- All students in Singapore are required to undertake a Mother Tongue Language as an examinable subject, as indicated by ' ^ '.
- "SPA" in Pure Science subjects refers to the incorporation of School-based Science Practical Assessment, which 20% of the subject result in the national examination are determined by school-based practical examinations, supervised by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board. The SPA Assessment has been replaced by one Practical Assessment in the 2018 O Levels.
| Sciences | Language & Hunanities | Arts & Aesthetics |
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Normal Course
The Normal Course is a nationwide 4-year programme leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination, which runs either the Normal (Academic) curriculum or Normal (Technical) curriculum, abbreviated as N(A) and N(T) respectively.
Normal (Academic) Course
In the Normal (Academic) course, students offer 5-8 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination.Compulsory subjects include:
- English Language
- Mother Tongue Language
- Mathematics
- Combined Humanities
A 5th year leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination is available to N(A) students who perform well in their Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. Students can move from one course to another based on their performance and the assessment of the school principal and teachers.
Normal (Technical) Course
The Normal (Technical) course prepares students for a technical-vocational education at the Institute of Technical Education. Students will offer 5-7 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. The curriculum is tailored towards strengthening students’ proficiency in English and Mathematics. Students take English Language, Mathematics, Basic Mother Tongue and Computer Applications as compulsory subjects.
LifeLit Programme
LifeLit Programme is a niche programme in Bowen Secondary, where a combination of English and Literature subject is offered and offers a wide variety of related CCAs for the students.
Notable alumni
- Michelle Chia: Television presenter and actress, Mediacorp
External links
References
- Bowen Secondary School Archived December 21, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://bowensec.moe.edu.sg/about-bowen/school-history
- "Express Course Curriculum". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
- "School Information Service". Ministry of Education, Singapore. Ministry of Education, Singapore. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- "GCE O-Level Syllabuses Examined in 2018". Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB). Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- ^ "Secondary School Courses". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
- ^ "Normal Course Curriculum". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.