2026 Term 1

Dissemination of Information

We regularly write to parents/guardians to update you on school events and developments. The information is disseminated mainly via Parents Gateway (PG), and we seek the cooperation of parents to download the Parents Gateway mobile app to receive letters, notices and consent forms.

The school is transitioning to the MOE School Cockpit. Parents of this year’s Secondary 1, 2 and 3 students will not need to have access to the NYGH Portal.  All essential information will be relayed through Parents Gateway.

Parents of Secondary 4 students may continue to access the NYGH Portal for important information. To ensure the effective dissemination of information, please provide us with an active email address by updating the email address on the Portal if you have yet to do so. This updated email address will be your new login ID.

In addition, we have transitioned to a paperless system by introducing an e-Student Handbook, scheduled for distribution in Term 1. Comprehensive details about the school are available within the e-handbook.

Contacting School

Please note that the school observes a five-day work week. Our General Office operates from 7 am to 6 pm on school days and is closed on Saturdays. School activities on Saturdays are kept to a minimum. 

Our staff are not required to share their personal phone numbers and are not obligated to respond to work-related messages after school hours, except in emergencies. For non-urgent matters, we encourage parents to use official communication channels such as email or the General Office phone number. Our staff will address these messages during official working hours.

If you must contact your child/ward for urgent matters during school hours, you may contact our General Office and provide our staff with your child/ward’s name and class. Our staff will assist to inform your child/ward. Please note that students are expected to put their mobile phones aside during school hours.

The last day of school for AY2026 is 6 November 2026. There may, however, still be activities organized for the students before the protected vacation period starts.

For dates on school events and protected vacation periods*, parents may access the school master calendar at NYGH Termly (https://sites.google.com/nygh.edu.sg/nanyangtermly/school-calendar) or via the school website (nygh.edu.sg) under Quick Links.

We urge parents to check the school master calendar and avoid making vacation plans which may result in your child missing any school event. Students should attend all curriculum lessons and school events/programme for their learning and development. 

Home-based learning, also known as NY Empowered Learner Day (ELD) is an opportunity for students to develop into learners who are self-directed and intrinsically motivated.

ELD this year will be held on the following dates:

Term 1

• 16 Feb (Term 1, Week 7)

• 25 Feb (Term 1, Week 8)

Term 2

• 25 Mar (Term 2, Week 1)

• 08 Apr (Term 2, Week 3)

• 22 Apr (Term 2, Week 5)

• 06 May (Term 2, Week 7)

• 13 May (Term 2, Week 8) 

Our school’s Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations will be held on Friday 13 February 2026. This will be a normal school day. Students will attend lessons according to their usual timetable in the morning, followed by Chinese New Year celebration activities. CCAs will continue as scheduled after school. 

More details about our Chinese New Year celebrations will be shared with our students nearer the date.

Please also note the following arrangements:

• Chinese New Year Eve on Monday 16 February 2026:  This will be our Empowered Learner Day (ELD) where students learn from home. Students are not required to physically report to school for lessons. [Note: Students who have National School Games (NSG) commitments scheduled for 19 February (immediately after the CNY holidays) will be informed separately should training be required on this day. Training will end no later than 11.30am.]

• Thursday 19 February 2026: School will resume on this day.

As we celebrate this festive occasion as a school, we also remember the less fortunate in our community. Students and staff are encouraged to contribute items to help create festive hampers for our beneficiaries. Students may also choose to donate a portion of their hongbao money in support of these fundraising activities.

In 2026, our school will continue our efforts to reduce plastic waste by expanding the Bring-Your-Own-Cutlery (BYOC) movement to include both cutlery and cups. This initiative encourages students to be environmentally active by taking simple daily action to reduce single-use plastics. Students are encouraged to bring their own reusable cutlery and cups daily, as canteen stalls will gradually phase out the provision of these disposable items over the course of 2026. Washing points have been set up around the school to make it easier for students to develop this daily habit as part of their routine. 

A strong school-home partnership is essential for our youths’ healthy and holistic growth. We will continue to work closely together on the following areas:

Respectful Communication

• Listen to and understand each other’s perspectives and concerns regarding each child

• Communicate kindly using official channels

• Respect each other’s time during working hours

Role Modelling

• Show our children the skills and values they need in life:

(a) Find joy in everyday experiences with our children

(b) Instil confidence by encouraging responsibility and believing in our children’s abilities

(c) Model good values in words and actions

Having Real Connections

• Establish good habits for our children to stay confident and in control of their technology use

• Build strong bonds through shared experiences and meaningful conversations

• Provide a balanced mix of engaging online and offline activities

Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) 

Since 2019, Lakeside Family Services has been appointed by MSF to deliver parenting support services to our school. Its Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) is an evidence-based programme that equips parents with techniques to promote children’s (aged up to 16 years) psychological, social and emotional competence. This programme is built on a tiered system that provides different degrees of parental support, and you will be regularly updated by the school on the talks and activities that Triple P organises.

We strongly encourage parents to participate actively in the talks and activities organised by Triple P as participants have found them beneficial. 

Please watch the following video clip to find out more about Triple P: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zMCeTLZMhXLayGd7vAJg7eKh508DUeOr/view?usp=sharing   

As part of our NY110 celebrations, Carnival Vibrante 2026 will be taking place on 15 August 2026.  This funfair will be open to the public, and all proceeds will support the School Upgrading Project and/or MOE-approved educational purposes.

Parents who are keen to support the funfair may do so in either of the following ways:

• Donation in kind (e.g. goods or games), or

• Referrals to potential donors or sponsors (individuals, businesses, or organisations)

We would like to thank all our parents who have responded to our message in 2025 and indicated interest in contributing to the funfair. Your generosity will make a great difference to this funfair. Should you wish to contribute further to the funfair or make a referral, please complete the form via the link below:

https://forms.gle/bJD1YCWV756aMLmz8

For cash donations via PayNow, please do so via the following link and indicate “Funfair” in the UEN/Bill Reference field: 

https://en.nygh.moe.edu.sg/gift-the-future/

Once again, thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to make Carnival Vibrante 2026 a meaningful and joyful celebration for our school community.

Guiding our Students on Traffic Safety

We would also like to work closely with you on guiding our girls on traffic safety. Please remind your child to:

• Use designated pedestrian crossings and avoid jaywalking or crossing recklessly.

• Refrain from running to catch buses and avoid crossing in front or behind stationery buses.

• Stay alert while crossing roads and keep smart devices away.

If your child must cycle to school, she should wear a protective helmet, demonstrate competency in safe cycling and is aware of the cycling rules.

Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation. Our close partnership is crucial in creating a safe and considerate school environment.

The School Health Service team will be at our school from 23 February to 6 March 2026 to conduct the annual health screening for all Secondary 1 and 2 students. Classes will be rostered during school hours for the health screening. Please note that students are expected to bring along their health booklets for the health screening exercise. 

The Health Promotion Board will be offering the HPV vaccination to all female students in secondary schools. The vaccine used is Cevarix. The vaccination team will be at the school from 9 to 13 March 2026 to vaccinate the Secondary 1 and 2 students. 

The Mobile Dental Clinic will be stationed at our school from 23 March to 17 July 2026 (tentative). The School Dental Services will be conducted for Secondary 1 and 3 students during this period.

Parental consent is required for HPV Vaccination and School Dental Services. Details will be sent via PG in early January to parents.

Secondary 1 students may continue to use their Primary School Smart Cards (SSC) for concessionary travel until end-April 2026. While waiting for their Secondary SSCs to be ready, students may top up their Bus Concession Pass for Secondary School Students using their Primary SSCs to enjoy concessionary travel through any of the following channels:

• SimplyGo Ticket Office

• SimplyGo Kiosk (accepts NETS and credit/debit card)

• Assisted Service Kiosk

• Top-Up Kiosk

• POSB/DBS and OCBC* ATMS

• Top-up Terminal at Community Centres (accepts only credit/debit card)

• 7-Eleven*

• Cheers*

• SimplyGo App (for SimplyGo Concession cards only)

*A convenience fee applies for each transaction.

The registration for National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) will take place in our school on the afternoon of Thursday 12 March 2026. Students who are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents and have attained the age of 15 years in 2026 are to register for their NRIC. Details will be sent to parents closer to the date of registration.

National Digital Literacy Programme

At MOE’s Committee of Supply Debate in March 2020, MOE launched the National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) for schools and Institutes of Higher Learning to help students strengthen their digital literacy. One component of the NDLP is the initiative where every secondary school student will own a school-prescribed Personal Learning Device (PLD).

All Secondary One students will have the opportunity to acquire a Windows PLD as part of this MOE initiative. Further details will be communicated in Term 1.

Students who need financial assistance in purchasing their PLD may approach our school’s accounts department to enquire further after the dissemination of information.

Onboarding Device Management Application (DMA)

In compliance with the national policy on the use of PLD, the school will be onboarding the Device Management Application (DMA) from 2026 onwards. The implementation will be carried out in phases to ensure a smooth and well-supported transition for students. More details, including timelines and level-specific arrangements, will be shared with parents via Parents Gateway in due course. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to provide a safe and focused digital learning environment for our students.

Advice for Parents on ICT Responsible Use Policy (RUP)

To support safe, responsible and purposeful use of technology, all students are expected to use their PLDs in ways that are positive, respectful and beneficial to learning. In the coming weeks, the school will guide students through the ICT Responsible Use Policy (RUP) to help them understand clear expectations for everyday classroom and learning use. The RUP will also be included in the NYGH Student Handbook, which will be shared with students in Term 1.

As part of this effort, the Device Management Application (DMA) will support the school in managing students’ use of PLDs during and after school hours, helping to minimise distractions and promote focused learning. We encourage parents to continue conversations at home with your daughter on responsible and balanced use of technology.

Advice for Parents on Ethical Use of Generative AI

Gemini (Education Edition) will be available to all NYGH students through the NYGH Google Workspace. While Generative AI (GAI) tools can significantly enhance learning opportunities, using them responsibly and ethically is crucial. The ethical use of GAI is incorporated into our Citizenship and Character Education (CCE) lessons. You can find a policy outlining acceptable uses, restrictions, and consequences for misuse in the NYGH Student Handbook. Teachers will continue to guide students on using GAI properly in their learning. As "Respected Members of Society" and "Empowered Learners," our students must maintain integrity, exercise critical thinking, and demonstrate creativity when using GAI to support and enhance their learning. 

Publishing Photos and Videos for Publicity Purposes 

Please be informed that photographs or video images of you and your child/ward may be taken during school activities and events such as classroom lessons, CCA, school camps, or school concerts. The school may use and publish such photographs or video recordings in school publications, the school’s website, social media channels, or other communication channels.