Principal's Message
A warm welcome to the Tampines Secondary School (TPSS) website!
As we enter 2021, let us take a moment to reflect on the past year, so
as to glean insights from our experiences and to better position ourselves for
the journey ahead. 2020 has been a difficult year for many of us. We had to ensure that effective learning
continued to take place even as we established measures to safeguard the
well-being of our students. I would like
to take this opportunity to thank the school staff, students and parents for
their kind understanding and unwavering efforts, working hand-in-hand to
overcome the unprecedented challenges throughout the academic year. In doing so, I believe we have exemplified
some of our cherished school values – Courage
to deal with the unknown, Adaptability
in the face of changing situations and Respect
for fellow members of the Tampinesian family.
In 2021, new learning opportunities and exciting events await us. In particular, TPSS will be celebrating our
35th Anniversary, which is a meaningful milestone in our school’s
journey. It aims to connect the past
with the present, through the curation of stories from both our alumni and
current stakeholders. It will set the
stage for the next chapter of our TPSS story, as we boldly imagine myriad
educational possibilities and share our hopes and dreams for the future.
“Education is
a social process; education is growth; education is not preparation for life
but is life itself.” ― John Dewey
On the academic front, TPSS will be rolling out the Personalised Digital
Learning Programme (PDLP). Every student
will have a Personal Learning Device (PLD) to support their learning. Through e-pedagogy, our teachers will
leverage technology to create participatory, connected and reflective classrooms
for active learning. Students will also learn
valuable ICT and productivity skills as they actively use their PLDs. I am sure that PDLP will boost our efforts to
nurture future-ready learners. Indeed, this
key initiative is in line with our school’s mission – to provide a well-rounded education in a nurturing environment to
prepare Tampinesians for the future.
A well-rounded education also means that we must focus on building
character and nurturing sound values. At
TPSS, on top of the existing co-curricular lessons and programmes, we are also
putting a lot of effort into preparing for the roll-out of Character and
Citizenship Education (CCE) 2021. True
to our school’s motto – betterment of
Self for Society, I believe that our approach to CCE 2021 will generate
meaningful and valuable understandings for our students. They will develop a sense of empathy toward
others and learn to support one another for the good of society, even as they
strive to excel in their own areas of pursuit.
As the saying goes, “our children are only as wonderful as we allow them
to be.” At TPSS, we strive to give our
students the most conducive learning environment and the best possible
opportunities for them to flourish. With
your support, and the collaboration from all our stakeholders – teachers,
students, parents and partners, I am confident that we can provide a holistic
and enriching educational experience for all Tampinesians, to realise our
school’s vision of a caring community of
Learners, Thinkers and Leaders.
Yours faithfully, Mr Lan Mingjun Principal |
