Physical Education Department

TEACHERS

Vision

A department that develops the whole person.

Mission

We are committed to develop our pupils holistically through a wide array of programmes based on the school’s strategic thrusts and shared values.

Key Programmes

Overview of PE Programmme in Tampines Secondary School

The PE syllabus has been refreshed in 2025 and articulates an inclusive approach to physical education and sports development and a nation of active and physically competent individuals. Thus, in Tampines Secondary School, the PE department believes in equipping our students with broad-based knowledge of different sports and providing opportunities for exploration of interest.

Across the years in TPSS, our students will experience physical health and fitness conditioning, Running Module, Principles of Games, Outdoor Education and skills acquisition in various sports like football, netball, badminton, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, tag rugby, softball, floorball, pickleball and tchoukball. On top of the daily curriculum, the PE Department also runs various highlight programmes which underpin the student experience in Tampines Secondary School.

Secondary 1 & 3 Level Camps

As part of the National Outdoor Adventure Education Masterplan, the programme seeks to develop ruggedness, resilience, and build cohesion amongst our students.

Through the camp, or students will be able to:

1. Learn about themselves

2. Build friendships amongst their team and actively help each other to achieve team goals in an inclusive manner; and

3. Understand the importance of caring for the environment

TPSS Inter-Class Games

The Inter-Class Games are conducted across the levels to foster camaraderie amongst peers and to provide an additional platform for students to display sportsmanship, team-work and leadership qualities.

TPSS Mass Run

The TPSS Mass Run is an annual event held:

1. To inculcate a culture of healthy living amongst our staff, students and parents.

2. Provide an outlet of friendly competition for Tampinesians.

3. Provide an authentic environment to demonstrate our school values.

Tampines Secondary School Flag Ceremony

CCAs are an important and integral part of our holistic education. Students develop their interests through their participation in CCAs as they learn values and life skills, develop their identity, build relationships, and learn to make the right choices that prepare them for the future beyond school.

The CCA Flags are a symbol for students’ affiliation and CCA pride. The ceremony symbolises the school entrusting the various CCAs to develop students holistically and allowing students to feel proud of their CCAs.

The flag ceremony is also held in conjunction with the start of our National School Games. This is where our student athletes take their athletes oath for fair play at the games. It is also a time for the for the school to show their support for the hard work and dedication these student athletes put in to represent the school in their individual sports.

TPSS Boardminton

The PE department team conceptualized the idea of using board game to teach the tactical concepts in Net-barrier games. The Boardminton project started in 2019 and the final product was finally completed in Nov 2021. In 2022, the board game was used as a teaching tool to aid in the teaching of tactical concepts in badminton which was a sport that was taught at the Secondary 3 level.

Through the game, we were able to engage students and teach them concepts that might not have happened in the game-play due to the student’s technical ability. The students very quickly grasped the concept of attacking and defending space in badminton.

PE HOD, Mr Elangovan sharing with colleagues the rules of the game

During one of the school’s staff sharing session, the PE department shared the project with the rest of the school staff who agreed that the board game was fun and engaging. The department also subsequently shared the project as one of the presentations during the TCEF 2023 Conference and was well received by its attendees.

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