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SPECTRA SECONDARY SCHOOL

1 WOODLANDS DRIVE 64 , Woodlands North, Singapore

Introduction

Spectra Secondary School is a specialised school that offers a skills-based, practice-oriented curriculum for students in the Normal (Technical) stream. The school's vision is to be a school of excellence that empowers students to be confident and lifelong learners. Its mission is to provide a supportive environment that integrates academic learning, character development, and vocational training.

The school's curriculum is designed to build students' confidence and prepare them for the workplace or further vocational education. It offers specialised training in areas such as hospitality, retail services, and mechanical design, supported by strong partnerships with industry leaders. This approach provides students with authentic, hands-on learning experiences and internships, equipping them with valuable skills for their future careers.

A Brief Historical Background

Spectra Secondary School was established in 2013 as a specialised school for Normal (Technical) students, offering a skills-based and vocational curriculum.

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: To be a premier school of distinction in character and learning.

Mission: To nurture students to be persons of character and lifelong learners who are prepared for the future.

Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

School Overview

Main Level

Singapore School

School Type

Contact School

School Nature

Co-ed School

School Mode

Single Session

Autonomous

No

Special Assistance Plan

No

Gifted Education Programme

No

Integrated Programme

No

Mother Tongue

Chinese

Malay

Tamil

Departments

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Skills
  • Enterprise and Communication
  • Character and Citizenship Education
  • Physical Education

School Leadership

Principal and Vice Principals

Principal

MR TAN TECK HOCK

Vice Principal

MS GRACE HO CHEN YEE

Vice Principal

MISS GUO XINHUI

Vice Principal

MR NG E-HIAN

Vice Principal

MISS LOW YING XIU

School Location

1 WOODLANDS DRIVE 64 , 737758, Woodlands North, Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: ADMIRALTY

Bus To Get There: 901m, 962 (bus stop ids: 47549 or 47541); 904 (bus stop ids: 47649 or 47641)

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Travelling Distance by Taxi between MRT/LRT Station to the School

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
ADMIRALTY MRT STATION (NS10) 1.9 0.68
WOODLANDS SOUTH MRT STATION (TE3) 6.5 2.17
WOODLANDS MRT STATION (NS9 / TE2) 6.2 2.74
MARSILING MRT STATION (NS8) 7.9 3.83
SEMBAWANG MRT STATION (NS11) 8.6 3.85
WOODLANDS NORTH MRT STATION (TE1) 9.8 3.97
CANBERRA MRT STATION (NS12) 8.6 4.22
YISHUN MRT STATION (NS13) 11.1 5.34
KRANJI MRT STATION (NS7) 10.9 5.46
KHATIB MRT STATION (NS14) 13.1 6.18

Travel times and distances are estimates based on typical taxi routes and may vary depending on traffic conditions. Showing 10 closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Woodlands Regional Library – 1.34 km
Sembawang Public Library – 3.49 km
Choa Chu Kang Public Library – 4.89 km
Yishun Public Library – 5.48 km
Bukit Panjang Public Library – 6.04 km
Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 9.02 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

La Casa – 0.45 km
Forestville – 0.62 km
Twin Fountains – 0.79 km
Bellewoods – 0.96 km
The Brownstone – 1.22 km
The Visionaire – 1.39 km
Parc Life – 1.56 km
Sun Plaza – 1.73 km
The Nautical – 1.90 km
Canberra Residences – 2.07 km

Neighborhood Guide

Key insights about the Woodlands neighborhood, in which the school is situated.

Community & Lifestyle

A bustling, family-friendly suburban town with a diverse demographic of young families, professionals, and expatriates. The lifestyle is convenient and active, with a strong sense of community fostered by numerous amenities and green spaces. It's a self-sufficient town that offers a balance between urban living and nature.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Woodlands Waterfront Park: Offers stunning panoramic views of the Johor Strait and a 1.5km-long waterfront promenade. Admiralty Park: Features the largest nature area within a park in Singapore, with a diverse range of flora and fauna, a mangrove forest, and Singapore's largest playground. Causeway Point & Woodlands Civic Centre: Major retail and community hubs. Singapore State Cemetery: The burial site of Singapore's first and second presidents.

Local Culture & Activities

The area boasts a vibrant dining and shopping scene at Causeway Point, one of the largest suburban malls in Singapore. The Woodlands Regional Library and community clubs host regular events and workshops. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the extensive jogging and cycling tracks at Woodlands Waterfront Park. Marsiling Mall and its hawker centre are popular for local food.

Unique Characteristics

Its most defining characteristic is the direct causeway link to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, making it a crucial gateway and fostering significant cross-border interaction and economic activity. Historically, the area was characterized by rubber plantations and villages, and its name was derived from its heavily wooded appearance when viewed from Johor.

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