Anderson Secondary School

🇸🇬 Going Beyond Together for SG61! ❤️🤍

As Singapore celebrated SG61, our students brought this year’s National Day theme, “Go Beyond!”, to life through a deeply meaningful collaboration with APSN Tanglin School! 🌟✨

The journey began on 27 July, when our joint Uniformed Group team visited APSN Tanglin School. Our students delighted everyone with a spirited Freestyle Drill performance before stepping straight into the classrooms to learn and bond alongside Tanglin students. 🥁🤝

The celebration continued on 7 August, as students from both schools attended each other’s National Day Parades and Celebrations! 🎆🇸🇬
Beyond the sharp drills and festive music, these shared moments gave our Andersonians invaluable opportunities to lead with empathy, communicate openly, and learn alongside new friends. 💡❤️

By stepping outside their comfort zones, our students discovered that true citizenship is about more than just celebrating our nation—it's about building genuine connections, embracing differences, and growing together as one community. 🤝 Total Defense in action!

Together, we went beyond our classrooms, beyond what was familiar, and beyond ourselves to celebrate SG61 with all our hearts. 🔴🦅

🎤🎶 Lights On, Music Up — Our Andersonians Took the Stage! 🇸🇬✨

Our National Day Concert on 7 August celebrated Singapore’s 61st birthday through vibrant student voices, creative ideas, and incredible talents! 🎆

From French Fries (our student-initiated group of singers and musicians) to our Chinese Dance, Malay Dance, Wushu, and Choir, our performers brought infectious energy to the stage while exploring themes of identity, heritage, resilience, and hope. 🎸💃🥋🎶

Our student emcees took the celebration beyond the performances, engaging the audience in thoughtful reflections on Singapore’s journey and the future challenges our generation will navigate—from climate change to artificial intelligence and cyber safety. 💡🤖

Through every segment, our students demonstrated the confidence to take the stage, the discipline to refine their craft, and the imagination to bring their vision to life! 🌟

The atmosphere in the Hall was electric during the finale as over a thousand Andersonians reflected on one personal way they could "Go Beyond"—a powerful reminder that meaningful growth starts with one small, intentional choice. 🔴🦅

👏 A huge WELL DONE to all our performers, emcees, and student crew for filling the hall with so much energy, heart, and true Andersonian spirit! 💖

Happy 61st Birthday, Singapore! 🇸🇬❤️

🇸🇬 Standing Tall. Moving as One. Celebrating as One Anderson! ❤️🤍

On 7 August, the Andersonian family gathered to commemorate Singapore’s 61st National Day with our annual Observance Ceremony and Parade! 🎆✨

For the students leading the parade, the morning was about so much more than just commands and sharp formations. From our Parade Commander and Parade Sergeant Major to the contingent commanders, flag bearers, Anderson Military Band, Uniformed Groups, Student Councillors, and Infocomm crew—every single student carried a shared responsibility with pride. 🫡🥁🎥

Behind every synchronized step were weeks of intense rehearsals and unwavering teamwork. Our students learned to stay composed under pressure, pay attention to the finest details, and build deep trust in one another—valuable strengths that extend far beyond the parade ground! 💪🔥

A deeply moving highlight of the morning saw our Andersonians marching side-by-side with students from APSN Tanglin School to proudly bring in our National Flag. 🤝🇸🇬

Our Student Councillors also presented the National Day Recollections, reminding us all of the resilience of past generations and the inspiring truth that "Now the future is in our hands." 🌟

👏 A massive WELL DONE to every student who trained, rehearsed, led, performed, and worked behind the scenes—and a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teachers and partners who made this possible.
May our Andersonians continue to carry this same courage, discipline, and spirit of service wherever they go! 🔴🦅

Majulah Singapura! 🇸🇬✨

🍀 Shining Bright: Top Honours for Anderson Girl Guides! 🏆✨

Huge congratulations to our Anderson Girl Guides on achieving remarkable success at the highest level!

On 25 July 2026, two of our outstanding leaders—Chew Kai En (4E) and Prabakar Kirthisree (4R)—were officially awarded the prestigious Baden-Powell Award! 🏅👏 This is the highest honour given out by the Chief Commissioner to a Girl Guide, recognizing their extraordinary leadership, dedication, and service.

The celebration didn't stop there! As a company, the Anderson Girl Guides clinched the Gold Award for the Puan Noor Aishah Award! 🎉🥇

This incredible achievement is a testament to the hard work, unity, and unwavering spirit of our Girl Guides and their teacher-in-charge. We are immensely proud of all of you—keep inspiring us and shining bright! 💚💙💛

Deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs Lim Soon Tze, one of our pioneers in education who devoted her life to serving our schools and nurturing generations of Singaporeans.

Throughout her distinguished career as a teacher, principal and education leader, Mrs Lim made significant contributions to Singapore's education system. As Director of Educational Technology, she was one of the key leaders when we developed our first ICT Masterplan for Education - a crucial effort that equipped teachers with digital competencies, provided schools with necessary infrastructure, and paved the way for technology to become an integral part of teaching and learning.

Mrs Lim initiated the Director of Schools meetings to strengthen communication and dialogue between the Ministry and school leaders, creating a forum for school leaders to exchange ideas and navigate educational change together.

Her lifelong commitment to public service and education has left a lasting impact on our education system and generations of students, educators and school leaders. My deepest condolences to Mrs Lim's family and loved ones.

💼 Next-Gen Entrepreneurs: Class 3K’s NFTE Business Visit! 👔✨

Our Class 3K students recently embarked on an eye-opening Business Visit organised by Halogen as part of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Programme! 🚀

The day began at Goldman Sachs, one of the world's leading investment banks, where our students got an exclusive look into corporate operations, workplace culture, and the dynamic world of finance. 🏦📊

The real highlight? A high-stakes business challenge! Working alongside Goldman Sachs corporate volunteers and Halogen facilitators, students had just 30 minutes to develop and pitch a solution to a real-world problem: How can we help young people become more confident and responsible with money? 💡⏱️

Our Andersonians rose to the challenge, pitching directly to two Goldman Sachs Heads of Department—and we are thrilled to announce that one of our Anderson teams took home the winning presentation! 🏆🎉

To cap off the day, students headed to UNIQLO Suntec City for a professional fitting session. Armed with sleek new business attire, they are now fully prepped and dressed for success ahead of the NFTE Business Plan Competition this October! 👔👗✨

This experience gave our students invaluable real-world exposure while sharpening their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

A massive thank you to Halogen for organizing this amazing opportunity, and to Goldman Sachs for inspiring the next generation of leaders! 🙌🔴🦅

🚀 Exploring the Future with Our Sec 1 Emerging Tech Programme! 💻✨

During Home-Based Learning (HBL) on 14 and 15 July 2026, our Secondary 1 students stepped into the exciting world of emerging technologies through hands-on learning and creative exploration! 🛸🕶️

Our young innovators had the chance to experiment, create, and bring their big ideas to life through a variety of cutting-edge tracks:

🛈 Drone Programming: Coding flight paths and mastering aerodynamics

🥽 AR/VR Experiences: Designing immersive, interactive digital worlds

🎬 Video Production: Crafting engaging digital stories and content

🖨️ 3D Design & Printing: Turning digital concepts into tangible creations

It was an inspiring journey of discovery that sharpened their computational thinking, sparked creativity, and built essential digital skills—preparing our Andersonians to be confident, future-ready learners! 💡🦅

The National School Games (NSG) season is upon us once again for the Volleyball C Division girls team. We have the symbolic Jersey Presentation Ceremony with our principal, Ms Tan, to present team jerseys to our school representatives for Volleyball team 🏐 who will be playing their opening match next week.

The ceremony serves as a reminder to our students to uphold the Singapore Schools Sports Council motto of "Character in Sporting Excellence" as they represent our school with pride and honour.

Go Team ANDSS! 💪🥇🏆

🎨 Daring to Dream: Celebrating Creativity at S*F60! 🌟

Over two exciting weekends from 3 to 10 July, our Andersonians proudly took to national stages for the Singapore Youth Festival (S*F) 60 Celebrations! Joining over 3,500 students nationwide, they beautifully showcased how the arts continue to Inspire, Connect, and Empower. 🎭✨

🎤 Leading with Confidence (Band Jamboree @ Esplanade, 3 July):
Our student emcees hosted the event at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre with absolute professionalism, poise, and charisma! Huge congratulations to:
- Javian Ng Hao Le (4R) & Eri Li Zixi (4R)
- Mishali Andrew John (3H) & Adam Danial Mohamad Shahid (3K)
- Karmelia Valenciennes Adine (3H) & Ananya Zoe Lim (3A)

🎼 Inspiring Through Music (Festival Concert @ Esplanade, 4 July):
Maharthii Saran (2A) completely captivated the audience at the Esplanade Concert Hall with a beautiful bansuri solo performance during the multidisciplinary S*F60 Festival Concert! 🎶🙌

💃 Celebrating Heritage Through Dance (Dance Extravaganza! @ *SCAPE, 10 July):
Our Malay Dance group brought the house down with their performance, "Rentak Irama Bergema". Through graceful gestures, lively footwork, and synchronized formations, they celebrated the joy, unity, and rich cultural heritage of the Malay community. 🪵✨

We are immensely proud of all our students and teachers who represented Anderson Secondary School with passion and dedication. By stepping onto national platforms and giving their absolute best, they truly embodied the spirit of Daring to Dream and achieving Excellence in our Endeavours. 🔴🦅

*F60

🤖 Leading the Way: Empowering Smart & Safe Gen AI Users! 💡

Our Digital Literacy Ambassadors (DLAs) and Peer Support Leaders (PSLs) recently joined forces for a fantastic peer-led initiative!

Together, they stepped into classrooms to deliver essential presentations on the safe and responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI). 🧠✨

Through these engaging sessions, our student leaders raised vital awareness about the potential risks of Gen AI, including:
🚫 Misinformation and fake news
👥 The dangers of deepfakes
📝 Plagiarism and academic integrity
🔒 Personal privacy concerns
More importantly, they equipped their peers with the tools to think critically, verify sources, and use AI as a responsible digital tool. 🛠️👀

Kudos to our amazing DLAs and PSLs for taking the lead, stepping up as role models, and empowering the Andersonian community with crucial digital literacy skills! 👏🦅