Springfield Secondary School

Springfield Secondary School was established on 21 December 1992.

Originally named Tampines West Secondary School, Springfield Secondary School made history being the first new school to be allowed to change its name. Approval for the change came barely one week before the Secondary One Registration and just in time to get the exercise books and uniforms printed.

Springfield Secondary School moved to its present premises located at Tampines Avenue 8 in June 1993. Located at the junction of Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Avenue 8, Springfield Secondary School is one of the new generation schools designed with a unique identity by the Public Works Department (PWD).

Within a short span of time, its enrollment escalated to about 1 800 pupils and a teaching staffs of 85 in 1998.

School Song:

Springfield, oh Springfield

to you our loyalty we pledge

with glory your flag we raise

in one resounding voice

we sing your praise

diligent in our work

your worth we proclaim

Springfield, our Springfield

in truth and virtue we grow

for better self and better tomorrow

Springfield, oh Springfield

we strive to live up to your name

to bring you glory and fame

from the glowing earth

rises the golden sun

brightly lights the way

till our work is done

Springfield, dear Springfield

we hear your beckoning call

better self for better tomorrow

To be honest, it pains me to share multiple instances of bullying within the school premises, that had affected the overall learning environment there. 

Throughout my tenure at Springfield Secondary School, I observed a prevalent issue of student misconduct, with some students displaying a lack of respect towards both teachers and school regulations. This not only hindered the educational atmosphere but also created an environment where students felt unsafe and anxious. 

My personal experience as a victim of bullying adds to the gravity of the situation. On a particular occasion, a group of boys subjected me to physical assault without provocation, taking advantage of a dark classroom to perpetrate their actions. This traumatic incident has left a lasting impact on my well-being and has motivated me to advocate against such behavior. 

But slowly, disiplinary problems in the school seemed to have dissipated, thanks to the enforcement of discipline by our Principal Mrs Ng Gek Tiang and Vice Principal Ms Jael Patricia Tan. They would not hesitate to call for the police if they knew any of their students took part in any nefarious activity. 

For this, I implore the ministry to implement measures to curb bullying, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all schools. 

Ms Jael Patricia Tan and Mrs Ng Gek Tiang

The only one memorable moment during my days there is when I emerged as the only students to have retained the prestigious award - Academic Excellence in Malay Language (for Normal Academic) in 2001 till 2003.