Looking Great 2023
# LOOKING GREAT! 🦚
Curriculum Achievements in 2023
National Design Project Exhibition
At the National Design Project Exhibition, Minister Chan Chun Sing visited our exhibition booth! He posted this on his Instagram page:
Yu Cong, Vernette, Jun Fu, Rui Jie, Ezekiel and Solano from Greenridge Secondary School (@greenridgesecsch) developed ‘Remindogatchi’, a device that reminds seniors to take their medications through fun emojis on a display. Simple ideas, but very useful applications.
Well done, Greenridgeans! 
Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championships (Division III)
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Our GSS Orators Debate Team had climbed up the ridge of various peaks as they faced challenger after challenger and prevailed up to this stage of the competition. They made it to the Grand Finals at ACJC! On 28 April, they battled United World College. It was a tough fight and they emerged as Runners Up! We are so proud of our debaters! |
Malay Language Translation Competition
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In March this year, three of our Secondary 4 Malay students, Sofea Khaliesah Binte Mohammed Ariffin from 4/12, Adrianna Binti Abdul Rahim and Ros Idaman from 4/8, represented the school for the Malay Language Translation Competition 2023 organised by National Junior College. |
16th National Secondary Schools Translation Competition 2023
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Six students from Secondary 3 participated in the 16th National Secondary Schools Translation Competition 2023 on 1 April 2023, and achieved commendable results. Our school representatives were: Tsui Kiu Kay Shawna 3-7，Zhu Yiran 3-7, Shen Zhuyan 3-7, Gao Haiqian 3-7, Liu Peining 3-8 and Ma XiaoXiao 3-9. We are delighted to share that Ma XiaoXiao of class 3-9 achieved laudable results and clinched the Individual Award. Congratulations, XiaoXiao! |
Co-Curriculum Achievements in 2023
Singapore Youth Festival
Accomplishment Award
4 award recipients
- Chinese Orchestra
- English Drama
- Modern Dance
- Percussion Ensemble
Commendation Award
1 award recipient
- Concert Brass Band Ensemble
Awards for Uniformed Groups
Distinction Award
3 award recipients
- National Cadet Corps – 2 distinctions at the NCC Unit Recognition Award
- National Police Cadet Corps – 2 distinctions at the Unit Overall Proficiency Award
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps – 1 distinction at the Unit Overall Proficiency Award
Silver Award
3 award recipients
- Girls’ Brigade – The Girls’ Brigade Company Award
- Scouts – Frank Cooper Sands Award
- Girl Guides – Puan Noor Aishah Award
Drama
International Science Drama Competition
2nd Place in the Open Category
On 15 April, our Drama Club presented the play ‘Chef Haritha and Her Millets’ at the International Science Drama Competition. The play is about environmental sustainability and consuming clean food. Congratulations to our thespians!
Outstanding Performer Award
At the same competition, one of the performers was conferred the Outstanding Performer Award for her role as Chef Haritha. She is none other than Haritha d/o Jeyaram Pandian from Sec 4-10! Great job, Haritha!
National Police Cadet Corps
The Singapore Police Force – National Police Cadet Corps (SPF-NPCC) badge
4 award recipients
The Singapore Police Force – National Police Cadet Corps (SPF-NPCC) badge is the pinnacle badge of the NPCC, awarded to graduating cadets who have shown outstanding leadership qualities and contributions to the corps can vie for in their four/five years of their NPCC journey. Each year, there are hundreds of cadets who go through several rounds of selection through their respective area as well as headquarter interviews and only the top few cadets are chosen to receive this prestigious award.
This year, four of our Greenridge Secondary School NPCC cadets stood out from the rest and were awarded this pinnacle badge on 1st April 2023. These cadets are:
- SSGT (NPCC) Muhammad Wafiq Bin Zainol from class 4-4
- SSGT (NPCC) Javen Goh Hong Yi from class 4-7
- SI (NPCC) Daniyal Rizqi Mohd Kairi from class 4-9 and
- SSGT (NPCC) Qu’ratul Umaira Binte Sharifudin from class 4-12
Congratulations to all our recipients. We will continue to strive for excellence in developing our GSS NPCC cadets!
National School Games – Football
Our footballers secured a place in the Quarter-finals of the National School Games in the National ‘B’ Division Boys Championship. The team faced fierce competition which saw them make a lot of adjustments, try a lot of strategies and learnt from the experience. We look forward to seeing you grow! Let’s do better in 2024!
National School Games – Rugby
Singapore Schools Sports Council National ‘B’ Division Boys Rugby Championship 2023
4th Place
Our boys put up a gritty fight right up to the end! They had the school cheering behind them at the Singapore Sports Hub on the 10th of April. It was a most exhilarating and nail-biting game which saw our boys continuously pushing themselves to overcome their challengers. We are very, very proud that our Rugby boys showed great sportsmanship, dedication and resilience throughout the game. You had really given their best in true GSS spirit! Well done, boys!
Singapore Olympic Foundation (SOF) Peter Lim Scholarship
Award recipient
Muhammad Shahiq Afiq Bin Mohammad Sofyan of Class 4-11
The Singapore Olympic Foundation Peter Lim Scholarship is awarded annually to exceptional athletes under 18 years old to pursue sporting excellence in their chosen fields. Muhammad Shahiq received this prestigious award for his outstanding sporting achievements and character. Congratulations, Shahiq!
Tchoukball
Tchoukball ‘C’ Division Girls Plate Championship 2023
Champion
The girls competed in the Plate category and out of their 5 matches, they won 4 of them and had a draw in the last match. The team’s trust in each other and strong sense of unity helped them dominate in most of their games. They hope to continue honing their skills, prioritise teamwork, resilience and the joy of healthy competition. We wish them the very best in their endeavours!