Woodlands Ring Secondary School
| Woodlands Ring Secondary School | |
|---|---|
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Work hard and smart, Rise to every challenge, Serve the school and community | |
| Location | |
| Woodlands | |
| Information | |
| Type | Government |
| Established | 1998 |
| Session | Single Session |
| School code | 3604 |
| Principal | Mdm Ng Siew Bee |
| Enrolment | Approx. 1,400 |
| Website | Link |
Woodlands Ring Secondary School
Woodlands Ring Secondary School (WRSS) is located at Woodlands Ring Road near Woodlands Ring Primary School, Woodlands NPC and NS10 Admiralty MRT Station in Singapore. In its early years it temporarily housed Woodlands Ring Primary School(1998), Sembawang Secondary School(1999), Evergreen Primary School(1999) and Orchid Park Secondary School(1999). On 28 July 2000, the school was opened by then MP of Sembawang GRC (Woodlands) Assoc Professor Chin Tet Yung. The school's niche is Robotics. To get to Woodlands Ring Secondary School, you may take bus service 912.
School Crest
The school crest forms the initials Woodlands Ring Secondary School, WRSS. It protects the spirit of growth, strength and endless search for knowledge for a brighter future.
- W in the shape of a pair of hands signifies the firm and warm support for growth and develops the potential of every pupil.
- R represented by the ring encompassing the 5 pointed stars symbolizes a bright, balanced and wholesome person nurtured in a continuous warm and caring environment. Each point of the star represents a dimension of growth, the cognitive, physical, social, moral and aesthetic domains.
- The double SS forms the icon of the flame of knowledge, which illuminates the path of the rising star to carry on the firm traditions of our pioneering spirit.
- RED is the colour of dynamism and strength, the passion to rise and succeed.
- GREEN is the colour of growth and development.
- GOLDEN YELLOW like the rays of the sun, radiates hope, wisdom and warmth.
Motto
- Work hard and smart
- Rise to every challenge
- Serve the school and community
There are 3 words WORK, RISE, SERVE at the front top of the school hall. There are also the 3 Motto outside the C.O area.
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
Woodlands Ring Secondary School CCA
Sports
- Badminton (Boys)
Softball
- Basketball (Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Performing Arts
- Chinese Dance
- Choir
- English Club
- Gu Zheng Ensemble
- Malay Dance
- Modern Dance
- Symphonic Band
Clubs & Societies
- AV/PA & Photography Club (AVA)
- Media Resource Library (MRL)
- Robotics Club (RoboGP/VEX)
Uniform Groups
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
- St John Ambulance Brigade (SJAB)
Principals
- 1998-1999 | Mr Tng Hia Seng (1 year)
- 1999-2006 | Miss Cheah Poh Lian (8 years)
- 2007-2015 | Mrs Kok Chwee Kee (9 years)
- 2016–Present | Mdm Ng Siew Bee (N/A)
School Vice Principals
- 1998-Unknown | Mr Lim Boon Seng
- 2008-2009 | Mr V.Ruminathan
- 2010–2011 | Mr Clement Lim
- 2011–2012 | Mr N Sivarajan
- 2012–2014 | Mr Chong Jack Sheng
- 2013–2014 | Mrs Dawn Lee
- 2015–Present | Mdm Nur Hidayani Ibrahim
- 2015–Present | Mdm Komathi d/o P Kesavan
School Buildings
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School Gate 2009
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School Building 2009
Awards and Achievements
| Year | Competition | Award |
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| 2013 | National Software Competition | Champion (E-Book Competition) |
| ITE Skills Competition | 1st and 2nd Runners–up (Waste to Craft with Technology Competition) Champion and 1st Runner–up (Robotics Challenge) Champion (Mobile Robot Race) Champion and 1st Runner–up (“I am an Electronic Genius” Quiz Competition) Champion and 1st Runner–up (Automatronics Challenge) 1st Runner–up (Web Design Competition) 1st Runner–up (Water Craft Design and Race Competition) | |
| 2012 | Interschool Picomouse Competition | Champion (Secondary School Category) |
| DSTA - DSO Robotics Challenge | Silver Medal & Bronze Medal (Exploration) Bronze Medal (Autonomous) Gold Medal (Most Efficient Robot) | |
| Singapore VEX Robotics Championships | 1st Runner-up (1 team), 2nd Runners-up (2 teams) and 2nd Runner-up (1 team, Programming Skill Challenge) | |
| World RoboCup @ Mexico City | Award (Best Entertainment Value) 4th Place (Robot Soccer) | |
| Singapore Junior Water Prize | 2nd Prize (Finals) Gold Award (Poster Competition) | |
| National Junior Solar Sprint | Champion (Fastest Car) | |
| Singapore Robotics Games | Champion (Picomouse) | |
| RoboCup Junior Singapore Open | Champion (RoboCup Junior Dance) 2nd and 3rd Runners-up (Soccer A) 2nd and 3rd Runners-up (Soccer B) | |
| Interschool Robotics Challenge | Champion (Line Tracing) Champion (Obstacle Avoidance) 1st & 2nd Runners-up (Creative Challenge) | |
| 2011 | RoboCup Singapore Open | Champion (Co-Space Dance Cat) |
| East Zone DSTA-DSO Robotics Challenge | Bronze Medal (Exploration) Silver Medal (Autonomous) Gold Medal (Best Mechanical Construction) Gold Medal (Most Efficient Robot) | |
| National Junior Solar Sprint | Champion (Fastest Car) | |
| Singapore Robo Grand Prix | Champion & 1st Runner-up (Premier League) Champion (Open Category) Champion & 1st Runner-up (RoboOne) 2 Awards (Best Decorated Robot) | |
| Interschool Robotics Challenge | Champion & 1st Runner-up (Line Tracing Challenge, Secondary School Category) | |
| Singapore Robotics Games | 1st Runner-up (Micromouse, Secondary School Category) | |
| 2010 | Asia Pacific VEX Challenge | 2nd Runner-up (Vex Challenge) 2nd Runner-up (Skills Challenge) |
| Singapore Interschool Micromouse Competition | Champion (Micromouse Race, Secondary School Category) 2nd Runner-up (Maze Solving, Secondary School Category) 1st Runner-up (Micromouse Race, Open Category) 2nd Runner-up (Maze Solving, Open Category) | |
| NYP Engineering and Technology Challenge | Champion and Most Innovative Design Award (Hybrid Boat) 1st Runner-up (Underwater Vehicle) 1st Runner-up (Parachute) 2nd Runner-up (The Snakey) | |
| DSTA - DSO Robotics Challenge | Champion and 2nd Runner-up | |
| Singapore International Water Festival | 2nd and 3rd Runners-up (Solar Boat Competition) | |
| World RoboCup | Champion (Robot Soccer, Open Category A) | |
| Underwater Robotic Olympiad | Champion | |
| Singapore Robo Grand Prix | Champion | |
| 2009 | Singapore RoboOne | Champion and 1st runner-up |
| Singapore Inter-School Micromouse Competition | Champion (Open Category Division 2 Maze Solving) Champion & 1st Runner-up (Open Category Division 2 Race) Champion (Secondary Schools Division 1 Maze Solving) 1st Runner-up (Secondary Schools Division 1 Race) | |
| National Junior Solar Sprint | Champion (Fastest Car) | |
| Singapore Robo Grand Prix | Champion (Secondary School Category F1 Masters Premier League) Champion (Secondary School Open Category F1 Masters) Champion (Schools R1) | |
| Singapore Robotics Games | Overall Champion (Micromouse Competition Secondary School) | |
| 2008 | RoboCup Junior Singapore Open | Champion (Robot Soccer League) Champion (Technical Challenge) |
| Singapore Robotics Games | Champion (Micromouse Competition, Secondary School) 2nd Runner–up (School’s Robotics Competition) | |
| National Mobile Robot Competition | Champion & 2nd Runner–up (Secondary School Category) | |
| ITEC Robotics Challenge | Champion & 1st Runner–up (Micromouse Competition Division 1) Champion (Sumo Robot) Champion & 1st Runner–up (Robot Soccer) | |
| Singapore Robo Grand Prix | Champion & 1st Runner–up (Premier League, Secondary School Category) Champion & Merit (Temasek Polytechnic Challenge) Award (Best Decorated Robot) | |
| Aero Competition | Champion (Flight Acrobatic Simulation Test) Champion (Overall) | |
| Clean and Green Competition | 1st Runner–up (Secondary School Category) | |
| 2006 | Singapore Robo-Grand Prix | Champion (Secondary and Temasek Category) Award (Best Decorated Robot) |
| National Mobile Robot Competition | Champion (Secondary Category) Innovation Award (Robot Design) | |
| iTechOne Robocode Competition | Champion (Micromouse) Champion (Robot Soccer) | |
| National Solar Sprint Car Competition | Champion | |
| Singapore Robotics Games Micromouse Competition | Champion (Secondary School Category) Award (Most Innovative and Creative Design) | |
| Singapore Youth Festival (Guzheng) | 7 Gold Awards | |
| 2005 | AJC 11th Elementz Conference & Exhibition | Gold Award (Environmentally Friendly) |
10th Year Anniversary Celebration/ Public Performance
On 29 March 2008 the school celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Republic Cultural Centre Theatre, Republic Polytechinc. The performance was entitled "An evening with WRS Stars 'A Better Tomorrow'".
On 21 April 2012 the school produced its largest event up to date, the public performance at NUS Cultural Centre. The event was themed "Making Waves Tomorrow" with theme song "Make A Wave" by Demi Lovato and Joe Jona. The performance attracted alumni of the school. The performers took more than 5 months to prepare for this public performance.
Notable Alumni
- Xu Bin (Mediacorp Artiste)
- Shane Pow (Mediacorp Artiste)
External links
- Official School Website
- Alumni website
- Woodlands Ring Secondary School Alumni Group Facebook
- Woodlands Ring Secondary School Alumni Group Facebook 2
- Woodlands Ring Secondary School Unofficial Facebook Page
- WRSS Robotics Club Facebook Page
- WRSS Robotics Club on Youtube
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