Minister Desmond Lee’s Visit to Zhenghua
Zhenghua Secondary School was honoured to welcome Minister Desmond Lee on a school visit that showcased our students’ learning experiences, leadership and commitment to service.
During his visit, Minister Lee observed an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) lesson conducted by Ms Natalie Tan, in which students explored how design thinking and STEM learning can be integrated through authentic learning tasks. Mr Edwin Tan also shared about the school’s ALP, centred on the theme Future of Transportation, and how the programme supports our vision of nurturing Thoughtful Contributors, Dynamic Learners and Exemplary Leaders.
Minister Lee also took part in a guided drone experience led by our NCC cadets, who confidently demonstrated their skills and shared their learning. He was also introduced to our students’ sustainability initiatives, including Project Sigma Bloomz, an AOZ proposed by our student leaders, featuring plants grown using planters made from recycled materials.
We are proud of our student leaders who hosted our guests and exemplified the Zhenghua spirit of leadership, service and confident communication.
The Minister's visit was an opportunity I am truly grateful for, from helping to plan the engagement to personally teaching Minister Lee how to fly drones. I found the entire experience rewarding — getting the chance to meet and speak with him is something most students rarely get to do. Being able to share about NCC's range of activities and our Tier 2 ALP with someone of his calibre was a proud moment, not just for me but for my peers as well. Despite being extremely nervous at the start, it was a worthwhile and meaningful experience, and I am thankful that ZSS gave me this opportunity to grow as a leader.— Naila Erryna Bte Nazrul Hisham (3C)
The Minister's visit was the most unexpected highlight of my student leadership journey. Having embarked on the Sigma Bloomz project the year before, I would never have thought I would be able to present our sustainability efforts to the Minister for Education, Mr Desmond Lee. Though the preparations took long hours and many rounds of trial and error, it is definitely an experience to be cherished. Through this, I learnt how to carry myself during presentations and communicate in a way that was clear and engaging. Moving forward, I hope to continue spreading the love for this sustainability project far beyond Zhenghua, and let everyone enjoy the joy of going green.— Annabelle Tan Jia En (3E)
The experience was meaningful and memorable — I had the privilege of teaching the Minister how to fly a drone. At first, I was nervous about instructing someone of such importance, but as I walked him through the controls step by step, my confidence grew. It was a unique opportunity, and I was glad to have had the chance to speak with him as well. Through this, I learnt that teaching requires both patience and confidence.— Muhd Issac Ehan (3F)
.jpeg)
