“Surfacing Gifts, Realising Dreams.” That is the motto of Woodgrove Secondary School. Woodgrove Secondary School stands here as a beacon of learning. It is a place where students grow in grace and dignity.
Woodgrove Secondary School started in 2000. It is a government co-educational school. You will find it at 3 Woodlands Avenue 6. The school officially opened on 5 July 2002. The opening theme was “Where Dreams Come True”.
Woodgrove Secondary School quickly gained recognition. In 2005, it became the North Zone Centre of Excellence for Design and Technology. By 2007, Woodgrove Secondary School led the way. It was the first secondary school in Singapore with a high-end design software. This came in the form of an AutoDesk Edulab.
The school’s commitment extends beyond technology. In 2010, Woodgrove Secondary School earned the Sustained Partnership Gold Award. The National Environment Agency gave this award. Woodgrove also received the Public Utilities Board Watermark Award. This recognised its water conservation efforts. The next year, Woodgrove won the President’s Award for the Environment. In 2012, it gained niche status in environmental education.
Woodgrove Secondary School continued to innovate. In 2014, it was accorded the Learning for Life Programme in Community and Youth Leadership. The following year, it received the Applied Learning Programme in Materials Science for Sustainable Living. In 2017, Woodgrove Secondary School attained the Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark Gold Plus Award. This was for its efforts to create a green and healthy workplace.
The school crest shows birds soaring from a branch. These birds represent Woodgrove students. They are dynamic learners with strong values. They dare to achieve their goals. The leaves represent life and growth. The school provides a safe and supportive environment. It prepares students to pursue their dreams.
The color yellow represents positive attitudes. It also shows a strong commitment. Orange reflects passion. It signifies the vigor and hunger for progress. Green denotes virtue and aesthetics. White projects purity and integrity. It also represents a professional standard.
The Woodgrove Secondary School song speaks of hope. Students learn and grow here. They shape the future. They love their country. The chorus emphasizes grace, dignity, hope, joy, love, and harmony. Students are determined to be their best.
Woodgrove Secondary School offers various programs. These include the Applied Learning Programme in STEM for Sustainable Living. The Learning for Life Programme focuses on Community Youth Leadership.
Students can participate in many co-curricular activities. These include badminton, basketball, netball, and football. They can also join the National Police Cadet Corps and the National Cadet Corps. Other options are Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Modern Dance, and Concert Band. More options are the Singapore Youth Flying Club, Robotics, Environmental Science, and Infocomm Technology.
Woodgrove Secondary School also admits students through Direct School Admission. This is for talents in Community Youth Leadership and Science for Sustainable Development.
The school provides support for students with special educational needs. It offers barrier-free accessibility and Special Educational Needs Officers.
Woodgrove Secondary School has seen several principals. Mrs Helena Song served from 2000 to 2007. Mdm Sung Mee Har was principal from 2007 to 2014. Mr Chee Chit Yeng led from 2014 to 2019. Mr Chua Chor Huat is the current principal, starting in 2019.
In 2012, a teacher from China stole from other teachers. Feng Tian Tian stole cash and an iPhone. She was fined S$6,000 for her actions.
Today, Woodgrove Secondary School continues to inspire. It is located in Woodlands. The school code is 3616. You can contact Woodgrove Secondary School at 6893 2564 or woodgrove_ss@moe.edu.sg. Woodgrove Secondary School nurtures students. It helps them realize their dreams.