N.E.mation! is an annual national digital animation competition organised by Nexus/MINDEF for students (Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges) and youths (ITEs, Polytechnics and Universities) to express their thoughts in putting Total Defence (TD) into action.

4 NE Advocates with the team name " FLOWER POWER" will represent our school this year together with Teacher Facilitator - Mdm Fadhilah.

• Joy

• Sin Jia

• Lezann

• Rosfaidah

A NRIC ceremony was held for our students in Week 5 of Term 3. Students viewed a movie produced by Sec 3 NE advocates about the importance of NRIC, as well as a presentation by Vice Principal Mr Sng.

Common Spaces, Connected Communities

This day is celebrated in Singapore to honor its racial harmony and secularism, with a majority of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian citizens. Every year on July 21st, schools and grassroots organizations, including religious groups, organize activities. The event commemorates the race riots of July 21, 1964, when Singapore was still a state of Malaysia (1963–1965), which claimed 22 lives and injured hundreds. The 1950s and 1960s saw numerous other communal riots and incidents leading up to Singapore's independence in August 1965.

With globalisation and technology closing the distance between people and places, our youths will increasingly be exposed to different life experiences and reference points that shape their views on issues of race and religion. As we work towards strengthening our collective sense of belonging, we must recognise that candid and heartfelt conversations on diverse cultures and multicultural communities can enrich our lives if they are conducted respectfully and sensitively. By reflecting on their experiences and engaging in respectful conversations, both online and offline, our youths can play a part to protect the common space, strengthen trust and friendships among the communities, in order to emerge stronger as a more caring, cohesive and resilient nation.

On 17th March 2021, our NE Excos Selinna, Lezann and Rosfaidah facilitated a discussion on racial issues in Singapore with over 100 students. Organized by OnePeople.Sg and Nanyang Girls High School, the students openly discussed social issues affecting our youth.

Our NE advocates collaborated with the Environment advocates for a joint activity on March 16th. Our fellow Hillgrovian Alumni, Rio and Shafiee, gave a presentation on Event Management at the end of the event.

All Secondary 2 students will get a set of the GOTC II card game to learn about Total Defence in a fun and engaging way. Click here to watch an instructional video on how to play the game, supporting education resources and post-game facilitation ideas

Video by Naveen and Enzo