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WOODLANDS SECONDARY SCHOOL

11 MARSILING ROAD , Woodlands North, Singapore
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Introduction

Woodlands Secondary School is a government school dedicated to nurturing students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens. The school's vision is to be a vibrant community of learners and leaders, guided by its core values of integrity, responsibility, respect, resilience, and care.

The school provides a holistic education that balances academic rigour with character development. It offers an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in design, technology, and engineering, which fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. Its Learning for Life Programme (LLP) focuses on character and leadership development through the arts, providing a platform for creative expression and personal growth.

A Brief Historical Background

Woodlands Secondary School was established in 1982. It was initially located at Si Ling Secondary School before moving to its current premises in June 1982.

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Every Woodlander a Gift to Society.

Mission: Inspiring all students in an inclusive, caring, and supportive community to reach their potential as successful and responsible global citizens.

Values: Wisdom, Truth.

School Overview

Main Level

Singapore School

School Type

Government 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 & Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities
  • Craft & Technology
  • Mother Tongue Languages
  • Physical Education
  • Normal (Technical)

MOE Programme

ALP (Applied Learning Programme)

STEM - Health and Food Science

ALP Title

Real Food, Real Science

LLP (Learning for Life Programme)

Community Youth Leadership

LLP Title

Paying it Forward: WDL's Glocal Leadership Programme

School Leadership

Principal and Vice Principals

Principal

MISS MOH CUI RONG REBECCA

Vice Principal

MADAM MASAYU BINTE MAHMUD

Vice Principal

MR TAY HONG JOO STEVEN

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

Awards, achievements and distinguished graduates

School Accomplishments

  • School Distinction Award (SDA)
  • Best Practice Awards in Teaching and Learning
  • Student All-Round Development
  • Character and Citizenship Education
  • and Staff Well-Being and Development

Contact Information

Website

https://www.woodlandssec.moe.edu.sg

School Location

11 MARSILING ROAD , 739111, Woodlands North, Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: MARSILING MRT, WOODLANDS MRT

Bus To Get There: 913, 913m, 913, 913t, 178, 856, 903

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Nearby Points of Interest

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

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
MARSILING MRT STATION (NS8) 2.4 1.13
KRANJI MRT STATION (NS7) 4.9 2.45
WOODLANDS MRT STATION (NS9 / TE2) 5.1 2.54
WOODLANDS NORTH MRT STATION (TE1) 7.5 3.45
ADMIRALTY MRT STATION (NS10) 8.1 4.08
WOODLANDS SOUTH MRT STATION (TE3) 10.6 4.58
SEMBAWANG MRT STATION (NS11) 12.6 6.48
YEW TEE MRT STATION (NS5) 15.1 7.44
CANBERRA MRT STATION (NS12) 15.2 7.85
JELAPANG LRT STATION (BP12) 13.7 7.87

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 – 0.90 km
Sembawang Public Library – 4.41 km
Choa Chu Kang Public Library – 4.88 km
Yishun Public Library – 5.79 km
Bukit Panjang Public Library – 5.94 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Parc Rosewood – 0.22 km
Rosewood – 0.39 km
Casablanca – 0.58 km
The Woodgrove – 0.75 km
Woodhaven – 0.92 km
Northoaks – 1.15 km
Woodsvale – 1.32 km
La Casa – 1.55 km
Forestville – 1.72 km
Twin Fountains – 1.89 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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