Important information for 2025 Sec 1 Students and Parents

Welcome to Hougang Secondary School (HS). The school would like to extend a warm welcome to all Secondary 1 students and parents. To prepare for the start of your secondary school journey with us, please look through the information below.

1.    Online Registration Form

As part of Secondary 1 Registration, we would appreciate it if parents/guardians could take some time to complete this form before Thursday, 19 December 2024, 12 pm. This is to allow us to get to know your child/ward better.

2.    Subject Based Banding (SBB)

If your child/ward is eligible to study subject(s) at a more demanding level, please attend the online *briefing Friday, 20 December 2024 from 8 am to 8.30 am. Details will be sent via Parents Gateway (PG) on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, after 5 pm. Acceptance/rejection of the subject(s) offered will need to be submitted via the offer sent through PG before Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 12 pm.

*Please note that this briefing is for students eligible for SBB (i.e. in posting group 1 or 2 only). Students in posting group 3 need not attend.

3.    Higher Mother Tongue Languages (HMTL)

(A)  Parents of students offered HMTL by MOE will be notified via Parents Gateway (PG) on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, after 5 pm. Acceptance/rejection of the HMTL offer via PG must be done before Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 12 pm.

(B)  Parents of students not offered Higher Chinese Language (HCL) by MOE but have attained at least a Merit in HCL or an AL2 or better at PSLE will be offered HCL by the school. Parents will be notified via PG on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, after 5 pm. Acceptance/rejection of the HMTL offer via PG must be done before Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 12 pm.

For other MT-related matters, please refer to this document.

4. Purchase of Books, Uniform and PE Attire for Secondary 1

Method 1: Online Purchase (Preferred) – 18 December 2024

	Link	Instructions
Books and Stationery	Casco Educational Supply	Parents are required to set up an account via the link provided.
Uniforms and PE Attire	Jeepsing Uniform	Order online and have the items delivered to your doorstep at a nominal fee of $6 per sales transaction. https://jeepsinguniform.com/collections/hougang-secondary-school Please indicate Sec 1 as class if class is not available when making online purchase

Method 2: Purchase/Collection at Hougang Secondary School

Please follow the schedule below for the purchase/collection of textbooks and uniforms.

We seek your understanding that only one adult is allowed to accompany each student.

Please note:

●   For Textbooks: You can view the booklist below or collect a hardcopy from the bookshop. Please select the correct posting group (G1/G2/G3) when purchasing the books for your child.

Secondary One Booklist 2025

●   For Uniforms: There is no trying of uniforms, please bring the best fitting garment to compare when selecting the suitable size for purchase in school.

You can refer to the suggested quantity to purchase for uniforms:

Boys: 1 packet of name tags (Yellow), 1 school tie, 1 shirt, 2 school polo tees, 3 long pants and 2 sets of PE attire (2 T-shirts and 2 shorts).

Girls: 1 packet of name tags (Yellow), 1 school tie, 1 blouse, 2 school polo tees, 3 skirts and 2 sets of PE attire (2 T-shirts and 2 shorts).

5. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME (FAS)

(A)  Sec 1 FAS approved by their Primary Schools: Parents/Guardians of Secondary 1 students whose MOEFAS application was approved by their Primary Schools will need to go to the HS General Office to collect your FAS approval letter on Thursday, 19 December 2024 between 9.00 to 2.00 pm. You need to bring your MOEFAS approval letter from Primary School for verification. After receiving the FAS approval letter from HS, you can proceed to collect the textbooks and uniforms. Please refer to the schedule above for the collection of textbooks and uniforms. The last day for the collection of the official letter from HS is Friday, 27 December 2024.

(B)  New MOEFAS applicants: Please download, print, and complete the application form.  You can also collect the form from the HS General Office during school operating hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Kindly ensure the form is completed and submitted with the supporting documents, to our staff in the General Office before Friday, 27 December 2024. For more information regarding FAS, you may refer to the pamphlet found here.

6.  Personal Digital Learning Programme (PDLP)

The use of Personal Learning Devices (PLD) is a requirement for students in secondary schools. The PLD initiative aims to develop and strengthen the digital literacy of your child/ward. Do submit the Standing Order for Use of Edusave Account at Govt / Govt-Aided School at this link. The online form accessed through the link is for the purchase and authorisation to use your child’s Edusave for the purchase of the PLD. It is important that these are submitted before Tuesday, 31 December 2024 so that the school can initiate the procurement of the PLDs without delay. For important information and required actions relating to the PLD initiative, including financial assistance as well as purchase of the PLD, please refer to this link.

7. Sec 1 Orientation & GREAT Start Week (Term 1, Week 1, 2 to 3 January 2025)

On Thursday, 2 January 2025, your child/ward is required to report to the Indoor Sports Hall (ISH, at level 1, beside the canteen) in HS PE Attire by 7.20 am. You can view the Orientation Programme here. The schedule for the GREAT Formation Week will be sent to all parents and guardians via PG before Thursday, 2 January 2025. There are no lessons in the first week, but students are expected to bring their working thermometer, stationery and water bottle for the activities planned for the week.

In case of possible delivery delays for uniforms purchased online, Sec 1 students may report to school in their Primary School uniform for the first week of school, in this case, Primary School PE attire on 2 January 2025. For more information on school attire and general appearance, please refer to our school webpage (Pupil Management ).

8. Updating of Contact Details in Parent’s Gateway (PG)

If there is/are any change(s) in your contact details (mobile, residential/change of email address) for the last 3 months, kindly update at the Student Details Form (SDF) before Tuesday, 31 December 2024. For parents/legal guardian/authorised caregivers who are unable to access or submit the SDF, please contact our general office at hougang_ss@moe.edu.sg.

9. Appeal Matters (Transfer out of HS)

(A) For non-medical reasons: Please submit your intent to the other school before Monday, 23 December 2024, 12 pm. Once you have received the confirmed placement in the other school, you need to bring the MOE school transfer form, signed by the other school's principal, and submit it to our General Office staff for processing.

(B) For medical reason(s): Documentary evidence is required based on serious medical conditions or severe physical impairments.  Kindly submit your request and supporting documents to our General Office staff before Thursday, 19 December 2024, 12 pm

10. Summary of Important Dates and Actions to be taken

 Thank you and on behalf of the school, here’s wishing all our 2025 Sec 1 Hougeans and families a wonderful year ahead.