Westwood Secondary School

Westwood Secondary School

Overall Rating
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    108
    Cut-off Points (Express Stream) in PSLE
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    140
    Singapore Sports & Games Competition
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    93
    Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation
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    85
    Singapore Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition
    • About Westwood Secondary School

      Secondary School
      Co-Ed School
      Government School
      Single Session

    • Mother Tongues

      Chinese
      Malay
      Tamil

    What are the rankings in co-curricular activities (CCAs)?

    Best schools for St John Ambulance Brigade

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    Best schools for Drama - Multi-Lingual

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    Best schools for Band-Wind Ensemble

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    Best schools for Band-Brass Ensemble

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    3
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    Best schools for Chinese Orchestra-Mixed Ensemble

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    10
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    Best schools for Ensemble - Guitar

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    16
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    Best schools for Girls' Brigade

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    34
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    Best schools for Boys' Brigade

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    49
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    Best schools for Art - Category A

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    57
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    Best schools for Ncc (Land Boys)

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    69
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    Best schools for Npcc (Land)

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    93
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    Best schools for Dance - International

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    111
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    Best schools for Choir

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    122
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    Best schools for Drama - English

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    123
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    Best schools for Band - Concert

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    What are the Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) talent areas offered?

    Learn more about DSA-Sec in MOE (Ministry of Education, Singapore).
    NameNatureIntegrated ProgrammeCategory
    Social InnovationBothYesEntrepreneurship and Innovation
    Dance - InternationalBothYesPerforming Arts
    ChoirBothYesPerforming Arts
    Band - ConcertBothYesPerforming Arts
    Ensemble - GuitarBothYesPerforming Arts
    Visual ArtsBothYesVisual Arts, Design and Media
    • School Vision

      Rooted in Character & Skills to Soar for the Nation.

    • School Mission

      Nurturing Westwoodiansto be anchored in sound valuesto have the necessary knowledge and skills to face the challenges of the future, and to be driven by the desire to make a difference.

    • School Philosophy, Culture and Ethos

      In Westwood, we believe that all students are unique individuals with different talents and abilities, who can learn and grow, and eventually, make a difference to society. As such, the school has the responsibility to develop each student holistically and to his best ability. This will be done through the provision of equal access to developmental opportunities, and, regardless of level or stream, talents and interests, all students will be ensured of a strong foundation in the knowledge, skills and competencies required for success in life in the 21st Century. Even more importantly, all students will be imbued with strong moral values and a sense of social responsibility, so that they may continue to serve and contribute to their community even after they leave Westwood.

    What are the distinctive programmes?

    • Arts for Life (AfL)

      Learning for Life Programme (LLP) / Music and performing arts

    • Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship

      Applied Learning Programme (ALP) / Business and entrepreneurship

    What are the subjects?

    Additional Mathematics
    Art
    Art (O Level)
    Art (NA Level)
    Basic Chinese
    Basic Malay
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Chinese
    Chinese Normal (Academic)
    Civics and Moral Education
    Combined Humanities (Social Studies and Geography)
    Combined Humanities (Social Studies and History)
    Combined Humanities (Social Studies and Literature)
    Computer Applications
    Design and Technology
    Elements of Business Skills
    English Language
    English Language (Syllabus A)
    English Language (Syllabus T)
    Exercise and Sports Science
    Food and Nutrition
    Food and Consumer Education
    Geography
    Higher Chinese
    History
    Literature in English
    Malay
    Malay Normal (Academic)
    Mathematics
    Mathematics (Syllabus A)
    Mathematics (Syllabus T)
    OECIE Economics (GCEO)
    Physics
    Science
    Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    Science (Physics, Chemistry)
    Social Studies Normal (Technical)
    Humanities (Social Studies and Geography)
    Humanities (Social Studies and History)
    Humanities (Social Studies and Literature in English)

    What are the co-curricular activities (CCAs)?

    Physical Sports

    Badminton

    Basketball

    Bowling

    Football

    Netball

    Tchoukball

    Visual and Performing Arts

    Band - Concert

    Choir

    Dance - Modern

    Drama - English

    Ensemble - Guitar

    Visual Arts Club

    Uniformed Groups

    Boys' Brigade

    Girls' Brigade

    National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land)

    National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)

    St. John Brigade

    Clubs and Societies

    AVA Club

    Robotics Club

    Youth Flying Club

    What are the specialised facilities and resources?

    • Allied educators (Learning and behavioural support)
    • Physical impairment

    What are the nearby secondary schools?