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Pupils develop the critical habit of reading to build knowledge, vocabulary as well as increase focus.
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The AISS Reading Programme
AI has been on the Read@NLB Programme since January 2015.
The focus has been to encourage and promote reading among our Lower Secondary students.
We closely track the reading habits of our students and set specific targets for the year.Think Green Jamboree
Think Green Jamboree was held in Term 2, on the 10th of April 2017, and it was on the theme of the Environment and Climate Change. The reading genres of Science Fiction, Dystopia and others were explored, with screenings of documentaries on the theme of Saving the Environment. There were live music performances where a band was assembled, that played melodious tunes, with lyrics that developed the concept of a better Green Environment. There was also a hands-on, craft-making station where students created their own pieces of Art using recycled paper and other discarded material which was quite therapeutic! There was also the opportunity for students to formulate their thoughts and speak on specific aspects of the theme, based on taglines they happened to draw. In addition, there were Book Displays and readings on the Environment & our Animal Friends. Students and teachers alike enjoyed the creation and use of the photo-booth, made of recycled materials with props.
Think Green Jamboree
Held during the post-SA2 period, the October Jamboree – Spooktacular brought to students a series of activities and stories featuring the book genres of Horror and Thriller. One of the activities included a crime-scene investigation where students were challenged to solve a murder mystery at a staged crime scene. Students were also treated to a Movie Excerpt Screening to see how novels can come alive on screen. Excerpts of horror and thriller novels were read before the corresponding scenes of the same movies were screened. In addition, aspiring writers were encouraged to try their hand at writing two-sentence horror stories to scare their peers and teachers. Besides all these, students were also able to take photographs with their friends at the photo booth furnished with an array of masks and props. To top it all up, books written by acclaimed writers such as Stephen King and Dean Koontz were featured in an attention-grabbing book display that encouraged students to browse and borrow the books home.
</div> </li>World Poetry Day
Every year, on 21st March, the whole world celebrates all things poetry. This year, poetry has taken over AISS as the English and Literature department has planned a week-long series of activities to celebrate World Poetry Day.
Students’ Poetry Display in the library
The library showcased projects that were done by our Secondary 1 and 3 students. The Secondary 1 students designed album covers and created Instagram profiles to feature the main themes and characters of the two poetries they have learnt in class – ‘On Turning Ten’ by Billy Collins and ‘Tich Miller’ by Wendy Cope. The Secondary 3 students had a dramatic recital of the poems they were studying in class and recorded their recital in audio format. By scanning the QR code on display, AISS students got to listen to the recital performed by the students.
Another showcase was set up near the General Office and in front of the AI ARC. Our AI family was able to admire the good work of our Secondary 2 and 4 students who upcycled old library books by making inspirational blackout poetry from torn out pages.
Showcase of students’ poetry near the General Office
Poems that reflect the theme of ‘War and Conflict’ and ‘The Pandemic’
Students explored the theme of ‘Animals and Wildlife’ and express their ideas through poetry
Students enjoyed creating Instagram profiles and designing album covers to explore the characters from the poetry they studied in class
Launch of ContemplAtIons
"ContemplAtIons" is a yearly anthology of short stories, poems, other writings and illustrations produced by the student participants of the EL Department's Creative Writing Programme. From 2020, to do our part for the environment, we shifted from print copies to digital e-publications. This has allowed the students to share their wonderful pieces with a wider audience and created a space for readers to engage with our writers. This year, we have Insta-poetry, rap videos, twin cinemas, self-illustrated e-books and Choose-You-Own-Adventure stories. It’s a fiesta!
You can access the 2020 ContemplAtIons site here: https://sites.google.com/moe.edu.sg/contemplations-2020/home
You can access the 2021 ContemplAtIons site here: https://sites.google.com/moe.edu.sg/contemplations2021/home
Sahasra Chargonda from 3E1 inviting Kevin Lin from 4E1 to launch “ContemplAtIons” by reciting an extract from his poem.
Marsha ‘Ardyana from 3N1 and Celest Loh from 2E4 reciting extracts of their poems and short stories.
The Queens’ Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021
Award Winners from Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School</li>Gold Award Winner4N2 Ang Jun Kai Ryan (Write Up)Silver Award Winners 1E1 EVA LEONG YU HUA 3E2 RAIF RUSYDI BIN YUSOFF 2E1 ADITYA SONU NAIR 3E3 RIFQY HADY BIN MOHAMMAD HADI 2E1 HANNAH ATHIRAH BINTE MOHAMED HAZEN 3E4 KDEN TAN MICHAEL 2E2 SAHASRA CHARGONDA 4E1 EUGENE WONG YONG QUAN 2N1 MARSHA ARDYANA BINTE SHAHIMAN AZMI 4E2 TAN JING XUAN 3E1 MIGUEL LOUIS LACSON MALELANG 4E3 SADHANA BALAJI MALUR 3E1 PHUA YONG LE 4N2 CELESTE WONG 4N2 CHONG ZI HUI ELENA 4N2 DAYANA BINTE ABDUL HADDY Bronze Award Winners1E1 CALEB NG 3E1 SHERNICE SAH JIA YI 1E1 GORDON TAY 3E1 REGINA SEOW PEI YANG 1E1 MOHAMMED AARYAN HAZIM 3E1 LIM SWEE HONG 2E1 CARIS CHEW XIN RU 3E1 JOANN ROSHNI MARIADOS 2E1 MAYA ZARIFAH BINTE ZULKANAI 3E1 ANGELIN KOH JIA EN 2E1 XING WEI TAN 3E4 HAAZIQ RAIF BIN AZLAN 2E1 HEIDI CHNG 4E3 NUR RESHKA AYESHA BINTE GULAM 2N1 MUHAMMED MATIN MIRZA BIN ABDULLAH 4E3 NUR HAZIMAH BINTE MOHD REZAL 2N1 NUR KAMARIAH IHSAN BINTE MUCHSIN DAHALAN 4N2 ADRE BIN ALFIYAN 2N1 NICHOLAS TANG ZHIJIE 4N2 ASHRIEL AFIQ BIN ANUAR 2N1 NYLA BATRISYIA EVBUOMWAN 4N2 DARREN SIM ZHE ZHENG 2T2 ADLIN ILYANA AZMAN 4N2 NAYLI FRYSHA JEFFERY 3E1 CHLOE HO YI XUAN 4N2 NG WEI QIANG PERRY 3E1 NADIRA AISYAH SHAHRIN 4N2 NG WEN XI 3E1 ZHENG JINGXUAN 4N2 NUR ALISHAH MUHAMMAD NUR MUBIIN 3E1 VICKY ANG HUIQI 4N2 NURUL HANIS BINTE ROSLI 3E1 MUHAMMAD KHAIRUN RAIYAN 4N2 PUTERI RINA MARIANA BINTE RA'INE 3E1 MAK KAI XIN 4N2 SHARFINA BINTE MUHAMMAD SHAHRIZAL 3E1 TAN YI XUAN 4N2 TAN IG JUN, KEANE The Queens’ Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020
Award Winners from Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolJunior CategorySilver Award Winners1E1 Maya Zarifah Binte Zulkana (Write up)1E1 Rachel Chew Rui Qi (Write up)1E2 Dawn Alethea Lowe En (Write up)1E3 Tan Xing Ting Gracia (Write up)Bronze Award Winners1E1 Haryz Aiman Bin Mohamed Sophian1E1 Heidi Chng1E1 Loh Yi-An Ian1E1 Phoebe Michelle Tan Wen Jin1E3 Hana Nurhusna1E3 Klenn Yuan Jun Teo1E3 Lekisha M1E3 Masroora Mohamed Manaseer1E4 Ng Jun Xi, Brayden1E4 Sim Shi Ting2E2 Audreya SuvantoSenior CategorySilver Award Winners2E2 Nadira Aisyah Shahrin (Write up)4E3 Winston Leong (Write up)Bronze Award Winners4N1 Joey Chong Jing Yee4N2 Almagro Karl Drew Rubio4N2 Dewi Diantirani Binte M Mohamed Salleh4N2 Ru Bing RachelCreative Writing Camp
2020
With their eyebrows knitted, eyes averted and lips pursed, student-writers sat deep in thought as they analysed sample texts and pondered on feedback given on their submitted work. Due to the Circuit Breaker in May, the discussions for this year’s workshop were held online.
“Authenticity! Authenticity!” The students were hounded on the need to write from their hearts to capture the real essence of everyday life in their works.
Despite the psychological distance inherent on virtual platforms, the students rose to the challenge and made each session vibrant with their insightful sharing. Their creative works will be consolidated in this year’s edition of Contemplations!, supported with student illustrations.
2019
“Tap, tap, tap” is the crisp sound of the keyboard that brings words to the page. Slowly but surely, a conflict is brewing, a character is breathing, a scene is forming… and a story is born. Its creators are none other than aspiring student writers at the Creative Writing Camp. This is where they learn to craft effective dialogue, create engaging plots and bring their characters to life.
If one thinks that story writing is a lone, arduous process, we have new forms of assistance this year. Student facilitators – campers from the year before – were roped in to guide their peers. Teacher mentors were also assigned to provide close support throughout the journey. We hope that with the support of teachers and friends, student writers will embrace this long-drawn but gratifying process
of story-making!In fact, this endeavour to stretch our budding young writers began just 3 years ago, and in celebration of their talents, their stories were showcased in a Book Launch and Signing session. Contemplations, a collection of short stories written by students from the previous 2 years, was published. They had the coveted opportunity to do what professional writers do – share their stories in a teacher-facilitated interview before student fans and supporters. Rewarding was it to see friends and schoolmates marvelling at these handwritten works… and not forgetting, jostling for an autograph!
The Queens’ Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest schools’ international writing competition, managed by The Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883. Every year, it offers all Commonwealth youth aged 18 and under the opportunity to express their hopes for the future, opinions of the present, and thoughts on the past through the written word. The competition is used by individuals and teachers to build confidence, develop writing skills, support creativity and encourage critical thinking, using literacy to empower young people to become global citizens.
This year’s theme invited young people to reflect on the topic of ‘A Commonwealth for Peace’. Over 12,300 young people from across the Commonwealth entered the Competition.
Among the 18 entries from Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School, the following three students achieved commendable results:
Gold Award: Allyn Tay Shi Yi (2E4)
Silver Award: Leong Wai Yip Winston (1E3)
Bronze Award: Chloe Kaitlyn Leung Hui En (2E2)Creative Writing Camp 2017
15 students were selected to participate in the Creative Writing Camp held from 1 to 2 June. Students were exposed to different approaches to writing, the creative process, writing tips and various other skills. They were also offered a glimpse into the world of publishing and had a go writing as professional writers write. It was truly an eye-opening experience.
Through the activities and gruelling hours spent at the camp, students built on each other’s strengths, sharpened each other’s writing and enhanced their own writing style and story. The results? Breath-taking short stories that deserve a place in a book. No less.
English Language Day
The annual English Language Day is designed to develop students’ English language skills through fun and interactive platforms.
This year, the event was divided into two segments – the Dare to Read segment and the mini games. In both segments, the students were involved in interactive games which build on their English skills, such as listening, viewing, reading and speaking.
In the Dare to Read segment, students were challenged to read snippets of short stories and infographics to answer quizzes. The students were competitive and won themselves many prizes.
For the mini games, students competed with one another in group-based games that widened their library of idioms and vocabulary. At the Taboo station, many of the students had to delve deep into their vocabulary bank to find suitable words to describe what were on their cards. They sure had a lot of fun!
The Queens’ Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020
Award Winners from Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolJunior CategorySilver Award Winners1E1 Maya Zarifah Binte Zulkana (Write up)1E1 Rachel Chew Rui Qi (Write up)1E2 Dawn Alethea Lowe En (Write up)1E3 Tan Xing Ting Gracia (Write up)Bronze Award Winners1E1 Haryz Aiman Bin Mohamed Sophian1E1 Heidi Chng1E1 Loh Yi-An Ian1E1 Phoebe Michelle Tan Wen Jin1E3 Hana Nurhusna1E3 Klenn Yuan Jun Teo1E3 Lekisha M1E3 Masroora Mohamed Manaseer1E4 Ng Jun Xi, Brayden1E4 Sim Shi Ting2E2 Audreya SuvantoSenior CategorySilver Award Winners2E2 Nadira Aisyah Shahrin (Write up)4E3 Winston Leong (Write up)Bronze Award Winners4N1 Joey Chong Jing Yee4N2 Almagro Karl Drew Rubio4N2 Dewi Diantirani Binte M Mohamed Salleh4N2 Ru Bing RachelIzwan Bin Indra, 2018 Chong Pang's Next Top Speaker
Izwan Bin Indra (3E2) was declared 2018 Chong Pang's Next Top Speaker after battling with 8 other finalists. He exuded commanding stage presence and delivered his speech with conviction and flair. A pertinent speech (entitled Anti-social Social Network) wrapped in sincerity and adorned with a sprinkle of humour, it made us laugh, and it made us think. He also won the Crowd Favourite for Prepared Speech. Watch Izwan in action below.
Mercado Jose Gabriel Domingo (1E1) was the other finalist from Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary. Although he is only Secondary One, he delivered his speech with much confidence. Watch Gabriel in action below.
Winner of Unseen Poetry Debate at National Schools Literature Festival
One may say it was beginner’s luck that 4 students bagged a trophy in their maiden debate competition, but a stroke of luck it wasn’t. With all the weeks of practice, mock debates with teachers, and video-calling to discuss and hone their arguments, these Pure Literature students from 4E3 demonstrated nothing less than pure grit and determination, scrutinising two poems in preparation for the Unseen Poetry Debate. New and inexperienced in debate they might have been, but won the praise of the judges they did for their close analysis. Winning despite being up against a debate-trained team from Evergreen Secondary School really gave these 4 young ladies a boost of confidence! Congratulations, Sarah, Sarefina, Serena and Chi Rou!
Winners
1. Sarah Tan Xin Hui 4E3
2. Sarefina Sindhu Victor 4E3
3. Yong Yi Xuan, Serena 4E3
4. Tay Chi Rou 4E3The Queens’ Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017
International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) English Competition
2017
62 students from Secondary One and Secondary Two took part in the 2017 ICAS English assessment organised by the University of New South Wales. In this international assessment, students are assessed in their reading and language skills, where they are required to locate, identify, interpret, infer and synthesise information in and about texts.
This year, the school achieved a total of 5 Distinction, 22 Credit and 5 Merit awards.
Distinction
1E1 Hulda Grace Teo 2E3 Beer-Sheba Tan 1E4 Alysia Nadia Binte Mohamed Satria 2E4 Chaves John Benryk Barnedo 1E4 Lim Yue Long, Xavier Credit
1E1 Muhammad Mujahid Bin Nazaruddin 1E4 Hiap Xin Yi Darleene 1E2 Tan Qing Wen 1E4 Lee Yong Wei 1E2 Ammar Fariheen Bin Shaffiq 1E4 Lucas Tan Jia Le 1E2 Angel Oh Shi Qi 1E4 Shanice Tan Hui 1E2 Chong Kar Yan 2E2 Erni Faizah Bte Iskandar 1E2 Heng Jin Long 2E2 John Kenneth Layba Agpaoa 1E2 Isabel Hah Rui En 2E2 Nicole Kayle Penaanda Dacumos 1E2 Muhammad Ilhan Bin Emran 2E3 John Rajan Kenisha Janet 1E2 Sammi Wong Zi He 2E3 Ernest Ng Ming Yi 1E2 Seah Ka Min 2E4 Nyimas Fasya 'Ayuni Bte K M H 1E3 Beh Long Jek Lucius 2N1 Nyla Chempaka Dewi Bte I Merit
1E2 Chua Chong Yee Keith 2E4 Nova Litty Augustine 1E3 Leong Wai Yip Winston 2N2 Ariel Kwa Jie Yun 1E4 Puar Chin Yi, Theseus 2016
The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) assesses and measures how students fare on an international scale, involving over two million students from over 20 countries each year. In 2016, 35 Secondary One students were selected to participate in the ICAS English Competition, of which 14 received Certificates of Credit and Merit. Mave Ong (1E2) was awarded the Certificate of Distinction, which recognises participants who scored the top 11% of their cohort.
ICAS English Competition Awardees
Distinction
Mave Ong Qing Xuan(1E2)
Credit
Austin Q. Hilario (1E1)
Deen Latoza Ferozdeen (1E1)
Wong Wai Yi (1E1)
Erni Faizah Bte Iskandar (1E2)
Nicole Kayle Penaanda Dacumos (1E2)
Chaves John Benryk Barnedo (1E4)
Jessie Phay Jie Xin (1E4)
Nova Litty Augustine (1E4)
Zuryn Aisyah Bte Zainudin (1E4)
Ariel Kwa Jie Yun (1E2)
Merit
John Kenneth Layba Agpaoa (1E2)
Beer-Sheba Tan (1E3)
Ernest Ng Ming Yi (1E3)
Amanndave Singh Bessi (1N2)
Chong Pang’s Next Top Speakers 2016
Chong Pang’s Next Top Speakers (CPNTS) is an annual inter-school public speaking contest organised by Chong Pang Toastmasters Club. Gladys Law from 2E2 and Izzarilhan bin Selamat from 2E3 were among the 9 finalists in CPNTS 2016, which saw 67 contestants from six secondary schools in Yishun participating in the competition.
Finalist- Gladys Law (2E2)
Finalist- Izzarilhan bin Selamat (2E3)
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