Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School
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Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School is a co-educational, secular, public
school. Originally named Ahmad Ibrahim Integrated Secondary School, it was in the Sembawang Hills Estate in Upper Thomson. It was then the second integrated school to be built in Singapore. The school begun functioning in 1963, with both Chinese and English streams. Today, the school is in the satellite town of Yishun
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The school is named posthumously after a patriotic Malay statesman, Encik Ahmad Bin Ibrahim, who was the first Minister for Health in independent Singapore. He also served as a Minister for Labour and was the Member of Parliament for the Sembawang ward.
In 1967 the school was chosen as the first pilot school for Open Education Programme for the blind, whereby the visually challenged pupils were integrated into the main stream.
In 1985 the school moved to a new building in Yishun. It was the first school to function in that area.
The last batch of Chinese stream students graduated in 1986.
In 1987 AI received the Guinness Stout Effort award for its Open Education Program, which was given out by Dr Tan Cheng Bock, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Education.
In 2000 a new principal, Mr Tan Keng Joo, emphasised the achievements of ex-students, especially the polytechnic and university students.
The twirling background design together with the torch is a stylized depiction of the letters "ai", the abbreviated form of the school's name.
The green colour represents the school's value of harmony in a multi-racial, multi-religious school, and the silver colour its perseverance in the pursuit of excellence.
Step by step he strives on in his holistic development, his learning spiralling upwards and outwards. The increasing size depicts his growth and the shade of compassion he provides for others.
The growth of The Learner is grounded on solid foundation that supports his continuous development.
The centres of gravity of the pieces are aligned along a vertical axis.
This shows the integrity of character in the process of growth, unwavering and always seeking and standing up for the truth.
. Senior boys wear grey long trousers. Girls wear a green skirt. All students wear a white shirt with the school badge, and white socks.
Student behaviour is governed by a code of conduct, with positive and negative consequences. Conduct marks are given for compliance with the school's expectations, including responsibility and appropriate work habits. Detention and (for male students) corporal punishment are penalties for misbehaviour. For "Category 1" (serious) offences such as truancy, defiance, smoking, vandalism and fighting, at the first offence, boys receive caning plus detention, while girls receive extended detention. The same penalties apply to a repeated "Category 2" offence such as latecoming, chewing gum or use of electronic devices. The less serious offences are punished with detention or Cleaning Work Order.
Public
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school. Originally named Ahmad Ibrahim Integrated Secondary School, it was in the Sembawang Hills Estate in Upper Thomson. It was then the second integrated school to be built in Singapore. The school begun functioning in 1963, with both Chinese and English streams. Today, the school is in the satellite town of Yishun
Yishun
Yishun, or Nee Soon as it was initially named, is a suburban town in the northern part of Singapore, encompassing the Yishun Planning Area, in the North Region, which includes Yishun New Town and the Nee Soon private residential estate....
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The school is named posthumously after a patriotic Malay statesman, Encik Ahmad Bin Ibrahim, who was the first Minister for Health in independent Singapore. He also served as a Minister for Labour and was the Member of Parliament for the Sembawang ward.
History
The school was declared opened by Mr Lee Khoon Choy, Parliamentary Secretary, Minister of Education. Luminaries such as (then) Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and prominent politician, S. Rajaratnam, attended the official opening ceremony. AI adopted the motto of Tolerance and Cooperation as its aim was to break away from the language barriers that existed in most schools then. Mr Chia Meng An was appointed as the first Principal.In 1967 the school was chosen as the first pilot school for Open Education Programme for the blind, whereby the visually challenged pupils were integrated into the main stream.
In 1985 the school moved to a new building in Yishun. It was the first school to function in that area.
The last batch of Chinese stream students graduated in 1986.
In 1987 AI received the Guinness Stout Effort award for its Open Education Program, which was given out by Dr Tan Cheng Bock, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Education.
In 2000 a new principal, Mr Tan Keng Joo, emphasised the achievements of ex-students, especially the polytechnic and university students.
School crest
The torch with its red glowing flame symbolizes the light of integrity and the warmth of compassion. It inspires every pupil to bear the truth, stand up for righteousness and at the same time to have a heart for others, serve those in need.The twirling background design together with the torch is a stylized depiction of the letters "ai", the abbreviated form of the school's name.
The green colour represents the school's value of harmony in a multi-racial, multi-religious school, and the silver colour its perseverance in the pursuit of excellence.
The Learner sculpture
The Learner is a sculpture created by stacking and simultaneously rotating 100 isosceles triangular pieces a full 360° and topping with a head. This forms a fluid body in dance-like motion capturing the dynamism and energy of The Learner.Step by step he strives on in his holistic development, his learning spiralling upwards and outwards. The increasing size depicts his growth and the shade of compassion he provides for others.
The growth of The Learner is grounded on solid foundation that supports his continuous development.
The centres of gravity of the pieces are aligned along a vertical axis.
This shows the integrity of character in the process of growth, unwavering and always seeking and standing up for the truth.
Uniform and discipline
Junior (secondary 1 and 2) boys wear light grey short trousersShorts
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. Senior boys wear grey long trousers. Girls wear a green skirt. All students wear a white shirt with the school badge, and white socks.
Student behaviour is governed by a code of conduct, with positive and negative consequences. Conduct marks are given for compliance with the school's expectations, including responsibility and appropriate work habits. Detention and (for male students) corporal punishment are penalties for misbehaviour. For "Category 1" (serious) offences such as truancy, defiance, smoking, vandalism and fighting, at the first offence, boys receive caning plus detention, while girls receive extended detention. The same penalties apply to a repeated "Category 2" offence such as latecoming, chewing gum or use of electronic devices. The less serious offences are punished with detention or Cleaning Work Order.