D. Curriculum & Co-curriculum Matters

1.  Offer of Subject(s) at a More Demanding Level in Sec 1 for Eligible Students (Full SBB)

• Parents/Guardians of students who are eligible will receive a notification via Parents Gateway to accept or reject the offer. Kindly indicate your response by 26 Dec 2025, Friday, 5 pm.

• Information and FAQs on taking subjects at a more demanding level (FSBB) can be found at the following websites:

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/full-subject-based-banding/main.html

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/psle/faqs.html 

• For any queries, please contact Mr Ian Sim, Assistant Year Head, at sim_tsi_tang_ian@moe.edu.sg

Note:

• Parents/Guardians should accept or reject the offer of subject(s) at a more demanding level (e.g. at G2 or G3 level) via Parents Gateway before proceeding to purchase the relevant textbooks/workbooks as there will be no refunds offered by Pacific Bookstores but exchange of books is allowed (books must be in good condition together with the order list).  

• If you are unsure, you can choose to purchase these books when school reopens in January 2026 with advice and guidance from your child's/ward's form teacher or subject teacher.

2.  Offer of Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL) in Sec 1 for Eligible Students and Release of Outcome of 3rd Language Application (MSP)

Regarding Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL):

• Parents/Guardians of students who are eligible for Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL) will receive a notification via Parents Gateway to accept or reject the offer. Kindly indicate your response by 26 Dec 2025, Friday, 5pm.

Regarding Malay Special Programme (MSP):

• Parents/Guardians will receive a notification via Parents Gateway on the outcome of their child's/ward's application to take up Malay Special Programme (MSP) in Sec 1. Kindly indicate your response by accepting or rejecting the offer on Parents Gateway by 26 Dec 2025, Friday, 5 pm. 

• For successful MSP applicants, please refer to the link in Parents Gateway for more details on the e-registration process.

• If successful MSP applicants do not register by 2 Jan 2026, the offer will lapse and the place will be offered to another applicant. 

Details of lessons for Secondary 1 MSP in 2026 in Zhonghua Secondary School will be as such: 

Level: Secondary 1

Day: Tuesday

Time: 3 pm - 6 pm 

Commencement Date: 13 January 2026 (Term 1, Week 2)

Venue: Zhonghua Secondary School

• More details on class venue and purchase of books will be provided through email to parents/guardians. Please provide a valid email address in the MSP registration form.

Information & FAQs regarding MTL / HMTL / Out of School Language Lessons:

• Information and FAQs regarding Holy Innocents' High School's MTL / HMTL and Out of School Language Lessons can be found in the link below: 

MTL-HMTL-Foreign Language-Info-and-FAQs 

• For any queries, please contact Mdm Foo Ling Shui, HOD MTL, at foo_ling_shui_a@moe.edu.sg

Note:

• Parents/Guardians should accept or reject the subject offer of HMTL or MSP via Parents Gateway before proceeding to purchase the relevant textbooks/workbooks as there will be no refunds offered by Pacific Bookstores but exchange of books is allowed (books must be in good condition together with the order list). 

• If you are unsure, you can choose to purchase these books when school reopens in January 2026 with advice and guidance from your child's/ward's form teacher or subject teacher.

3.  MOE Art and Music Elective Programmes 

• The MOE Art Elective Programme (AEP) and Enhanced Art Programme (EAP) offered in selected secondary schools enable artistically inclined students the opportunity to develop their creative talent and ability. The enriching curriculum provides hands-on learning, access to specialised facilities and learning opportunities with professionals in the creative industries.

Learn more about MOE Special Art Programmes below.

MOE Art Elective Programme (AEP): 

For more information on AEP, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/aep-sec 

Instructions on how to apply for AEP (Application window will be open from 2 Jan - 15 Jan 2026):   

https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/aep-sec/how-to-join?pt=AEP%20Centre 

MOE Enhanced Art Programme (EAP): 

For more information on EAP, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/eap-sec 

• The MOE Music Elective Programme (MEP) and Enhanced Music Programme (EMP) offered in selected secondary schools enable musically inclined students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in music and hone their abilities in listening, creating, performing and research. The enriching curriculum provides hands-on music-making and access to specialised facilities and learning opportunities with professionals in the creative industries.

Learn more about MOE Special Music Programmes:

MOE Music Elective Programme (MEP): 

    For more information on MEP, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/mep-sec 

Instructions on how to apply for MEP (Application window will be open from 2 Jan - 15 Jan 2026):

https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/mep-sec/how-to-join?pt=MEP%20Centre 

MOE Enhanced Music Programme (EMP):

For more information on EMP, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/emp-sec 

• More information regarding AEP/MEP will be sent via Parents Gateway. If your child/ward is keen to apply for AEP/MEP, please contact Ms Grace Kwa, HOD Aesthetics, at kwa_yi_ru_grace@moe.edu.sg

4.  Catholic Activities & Religious Education (CA-RE)

• As a Catholic Mission School with a rich heritage, the Catholic ethos permeates the school's curriculum. This includes morning reflection and prayer daily before assembly begins.

• For Catholic students and those who would like to join in, there are many experiences in which they can experience living in a Catholic community, to learn more about our Catholic faith, as well as to deepen their relationship with the Lord. This includes:

  • Fortnightly Masses in school;

  • Para-liturgies such as Holy Hour, Stations of the Cross etc. to facilitate a deepening of their faith;

  • Weekly Young Christian Students (YCS) meetings on Wednesday mornings in the chapel before morning assembly for faith-formation and preparation for leadership & service opportunities.

• More information will be provided to parents/guardians and students in Term 1.

• For any queries, please contact Mr Clement Chua, Year Head, at chua_chong_wen_clement@moe.edu.sg or Mr Ian Sim, Assistant Year Head, at sim_tsi_tang_ian@moe.edu.sg

5.  Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Matters & CCA Fair

• CCA is an integral part of the lived and learning experiences for every student in Secondary School.

• Hence, to facilitate this important facet of learning for Secondary 1 students, the school will also be organising a CCA Fair on 9 Jan 2026, Friday, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm to help them learn more about the CCAs available in HIHS. Attendance is compulsory for all Secondary 1 students. More information will be given to parents/guardians and students on the first week of school.

• For any queries, please contact Mr Taran, HOD PE & CCA, at taranpal_singh@moe.edu.sg