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NORTH VISTA SECONDARY SCHOOL

11 RIVERVALE LINK

Singapore 545081

Introduction

North Vista Secondary School is a government school that aims to nurture students to be persons of character who are passionate about learning and have a heart to serve. The school's vision is to be a vibrant community of learners and leaders, guided by its core values of integrity, responsibility, respect, resilience, and care.

The school offers a broad-based curriculum complemented by distinctive programmes that promote holistic development. Its Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in environmental science and sustainable living fosters an understanding of real-world ecological issues. The Learning for Life Programme (LLP) focuses on community and youth leadership, empowering students to become empathetic and active contributors to society.

A Brief Historical Background

North Vista Secondary School was founded in 1956 as Gan Eng Seng Government Chinese Middle School. It was later renamed Thomson Secondary School and, in 2000, relocated to Sengkang and became North Vista Secondary School.

School Overview

Main Level
Singapore School
School Type
Government School
School Nature
Co-ed School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
No
DGP Code
SENG KANG

SAP, GEP and IP

Special Assistance Plan (SAP)

Not Available

Bilingual and bicultural programme focusing on strong English and Mother Tongue foundations.

Gifted Education Programme (GEP)

Not Available

Enrichment for high-ability learners with greater depth, breadth, and pace.

Integrated Programme (IP)

Not Available

Seamless multi-year pathway that bypasses the O-Levels for a broader curriculum.

Mother Tongue

Chinese
Malay
Tamil

Departments

English Language and Literature Mathematics Science Humanities Craft and Technology Mother Tongue Languages Physical Education & Sports Science.

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Art
Basic Chinese Language
Basic Malay Language
Basic Tamil Language
Bengali Language
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Computer Applications
Design & Technology
Design and Technology
Electronics
Elements of Business Skills
English Language
Exercise & Sports Science
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education
Form Class
French Language
Geography
German Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Humanities Exposure Modules)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
Japanese Language
Literature in English
Malay Language
Malay Language Syllabus B
Mathematics
Music
Nutrition and Food Science
Physical Education
Physics
Punjabi Language
Science
Science (Chem, Bio)
Science (Phy, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Social Studies
Tamil Language
Thai Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BASKETBALL
FOOTBALL
GOLF
HEALTH AND FITNESS
MODULAR CCA (SPORTS)
NETBALL
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
SP-CCA (WATER POLO)
TRACK AND FIELD
(ATHLETICS)

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE DANCE
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
(SYMPHONIC BAND)
ENGLISH DRAMA
(DRAMA CLUB)
MODERN DANCE
STRING ENSEMBLE

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

COMMUNITY SERVICE
(SERVICE LEARNING CLUB)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (MEDIA PRODUCTION)
MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY
SINGAPORE YOUTH FLYING CLUB

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (LAND)
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
SCOUTS
ST JOHN BRIGADE

OTHERS

STUDENT LEADERSHIP (COUNCIL)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (HOUSE)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (PEER SUPPORT)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (PREFECT)

School Leadership

Principal
MR YAP THIAM CHUAN
Vice Principal
MR PILLAY P KRISHNAN
Vice Principal
MISS WU XIAOYUAN
Vice Principal
MR KWEK CHIN LEONG

School Distinctive Programmes

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Domain: STEM - Cities and Urban Landscapes
Title: Farm-to-Table
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Domain: Visual Arts & Design
Title: Nurturing Creative Problem Solvers through the Arts & Design

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Desmond Chong Kok Hwee John Shadow Ng Pak Lau LTC (Ret) Chan Seck Sung Tang Guan Seng Wong Yiu Kit Teo Cheng Kwee Nelson Goh Mohammad Taufiq Bin Mohammad Abdullah Jon Toh Hong Lim Lim Lu Kai

School Location

11 RIVERVALE LINK , 545081 , Seng kang North , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: SENGKANG MRT, BUANGKOK MRT, RANGGUNG LRT

Bus To Get There: 80, 82, 87, 88, 89, 119

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Travelling Distance by Taxi between MRT/LRT Station to the School

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
KANGKAR LRT STATION (SE4) 1.5 0.60
RANGGUNG LRT STATION (SE5) 2.8 0.84
BAKAU LRT STATION (SE3) 2.5 1.16
BUANGKOK MRT STATION (NE15) 3.0 1.29
SENGKANG LRT STATION (STC) 3.6 1.46
RUMBIA LRT STATION (SE2) 3.4 1.64
COMPASSVALE LRT STATION (SE1) 3.8 1.77
TONGKANG LRT STATION (SW7) 3.9 1.93
RENJONG LRT STATION (SW8) 5.7 2.12
HOUGANG MRT STATION (NE14) 6.1 2.17

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Sengkang Public Library – 0.43 km Punggol Regional Library – 1.95 km Cheng San Public Library – 2.76 km Serangoon Public Library – 4.41 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 5.25 km Pasir Ris Public Library – 6.20 km Yishun Public Library – 6.20 km Tampines Regional Library – 6.72 km Bishan Public Library – 6.45 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 6.96 km Geylang East Public Library – 7.94 km Sembawang Public Library – 8.43 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Vales – 0.16 km Bellewaters – 0.33 km Treasure Crest – 0.50 km Compass Heights – 0.67 km The Luxurie – 0.84 km La Fiesta – 1.01 km Sengkang Grand Residences – 1.18 km Rivercove Residences – 1.36 km Jewel @ Buangkok – 1.58 km The Quartz – 1.75 km

Contact Information

Phone
68793930
Fax
68793931
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.northvistasec.moe.edu.sg

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