TPSS 37th Awards Day and Speech Day 2023
22 May 2023
Tampines Secondary School celebrated its 37th Awards Day and Speech Day in May 2023. Read on to find out how students, staff, and parents marked the occasion under the theme 'With Compassion and Courage, Growing Stronger Together'.
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On the 9th and 12th of May respectively, Tampines Secondary School joyously commemorated its 37th Annual Awards Day and Speech Day. These twin events not only celebrated the spectrum of academic and co-curricular accomplishments but also served as a platform for our students to spotlight their talents. Embodying this year's theme, 'With Compassion and Courage, Growing Stronger Together', we celebrated the undying Tampinesian spirit—a spirit that compels us to stand firm for our convictions, fortified by a shared empathy. This theme underscores the role of compassion and courage in shaping a resilient and supportive community. By demonstrating empathy and courage in overcoming challenges, we believe we can foster growth and achieve more together than we could individually.
TPSS Uniform Group Marching Contingent
On May 9th, the Awards Day Ceremony was a pivotal occasion to honour the remarkable accomplishments of our students, both in academia and character development. Our principal underscored the vital role of education and spurred students to relentlessly strive for excellence in all walks of their lives. Over 150 proud Tampinesians received coveted awards like 'Top in Subject', 'First in Class', and 'ICARE', as parents, teachers, and staff congregated to rejoice in the students' achievements.
Guest-of-Honour, Mr Suhaimi bin Rafdi
The Speech Day festivities kicked off on May 12th at the school's parade square with the arrival of our esteemed Guest-of-Honour, Mr Suhaimi bin Rafdi, Senior Director at People's Association for Our Tampines Hub and our School Advisory Committee Chairman. The uniformed contingents' flawless march, accompanied by a rousing fanfare by the Concert Band, set a resounding start to the event. This was succeeded by the awards presentation at the multi-purpose hall, where standout recipients like Iva Tu Jing Fang, Nurul Illyanis Binte Muhammad Khairul, and Wong Ning Xi Sharmaine were conferred the Tampinesian of the Year, Sports Girl of the Year, and Artiste of the Year Awards, respectively. These premier awards underscored their pursuit of excellence in their respective fields and serve as inspiration for their peers. Awards were also extended to staff, parents, and alumni to acknowledge their invaluable contributions to the school. The day was charged with celebration and gratitude, reflecting the hard work and commitment each award recipient invested.
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The Speech Day spectacle further unfolded with an array of performances by our Modern Chinese Dance, Malay Dance, Show Choir, Dance Dynamics, Wushu, Concert Band, and DramaInk groups, a testament to our school's rich diversity and talent. These performances mirrored our commitment to fostering a comprehensive education that cultivates our students' creative and passionate pursuits.
These Annual Awards Day and Speech Day celebrations are key milestones on our school calendar, spotlighting our students' and staff's accomplishments while reaffirming the values that shape our school's vision and mission. We eagerly anticipate many more successful celebrations in the coming years, as we continue to foster and motivate our students to grow stronger together, with compassion and courage.