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First Day of School (& First Week)

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By Assistant Year Head

(Secondary 1)

Mr. Joel Lee

lee_jian_liang_joel@schools.gov.sg

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Welcome

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A fresh start in Woodlands Secondary School!

Let’s discover your gifts and explore the possibilities together!

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What to Expect on Your

First Day of School on Fri 2nd Jan 2026?

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• School starts at 7:30am. You are encouraged to reach school by 7:25am

to be ready for school.

• Attire: white polo tee, blue shorts or skirt with white socks & white school shoes.

• Students who are early to report to the ISH (student leaders will usher you from the foyer).

• Bring an English story book, writing materials, water bottle, money (about $7) for recess & lunch

• Dismissal time: 12.30pm

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What should my attire be on the

First Day of School on Fri 2nd Jan 2026?

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Should there be delays in delivery of uniform due to the festive season, students may report to school in their Primary School uniform.

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How do you get to school?

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  • Access to the back gate is via biometrics, therefore advised to come via front gate for the first 2 weeks of school.

  • Take Bus 913 from:

(i) Woodlands Interchange and alight at bus stop [46011] (Blk 188A) opposite our school.

OR

(ii) Marsiling MRT and alight at the bus stop [46019] (After Woodlands Centre Road)outside our school.

  • Practise coming to school if you are not familiar so that you will not be late on your first day of school.

11, Marsiling Road, Singapore 739111

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Handphone Policy

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  • Our students can bring their handphones to school.

  • In line with MOE's policy to support student well-being, students will not be allowed to use handphones during school hours.

  • All devices will be kept safely in the cabinet during morning assembly and released back to our students at the end of the school day.

  • If you need to contact your child urgently during school hours, please contact the General Office at 6849 4400.

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What’s happening in the first week of school?

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*Students will report to school at 8.20am on Wednesdays [Late Reporting Day]

Day / Date

Time

Activity

Fri 2 Jan

7.30am – 12.30pm

Orientation

Mon 5 Jan

7.30am – 2pm

Orientation

Tue 6 Jan onwards*

7.30am – Dismissal time as indicated on the timetable

Normal Curriculum begins (Please follow the timetable)

Fri 9 Jan

2.15pm – 7.15pm

CCA Orientation

5pm - 7.15pm

Sec 1 Parent Teacher Meeting

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Sec 1 Parents’ Dialogue

Friday 9 January 2026

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Time

Activity

5.00pm - 5.15pm

Arrival of parents at Hall

5.15pm - 5.40pm

Principal's Address & CCA brief

5.40pm - 6.40pm

AYH Address & GR2EAT Orientation Showcase

6.40pm - 7.15pm

Card Exchange between Parent & Child

Dismissal & FT interactions with parents

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Thank you!