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Read about Marsiling Secondary School's students and alumni in the news, from public speaking feats to sports titles and academic achievements.
1. TeenTalk: Where Young Voices Take the Mic
Imagine a stage, a spotlight, and a room or a hall full of anticipation. Then, a confident voice breaks the silence — clear, compelling, and full of purpose. Welcome to TeenTalk, the English Language and Literature Department’s signature programme that gives our Secondary Three students the mic — and the moment — to shine.
More than just speeches, TeenTalk is a celebration of youthful ideas, bold opinions, and the art of eloquent expression. From thought-provoking topics to powerful presentations, our students proved that age is no barrier to making an impact. Dive into the article to see how these young speakers are shaping conversations — one word at a time.
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2. SSSC Sportsmanship Award - Muhammad Syahir Bin Muhammad Irshad (4T1 2023)
The SSSC (Singapore School Sports Council) Sportsmanship award is an award given to the athlete of each sports team who best exemplifies the attributes of character, integrity, and sportsmanship. The athlete can be of any level on the team.
Name: Muhammad Syahir Bin Muhammad Irshad - School Captain
Sportboy 2023: Sepak Takraw
School Captain, Muhammad Syahir Bin Muhammad Irshad, comes from a humble background and is under the FAS scheme. He is an exceptional Sepak Takraw player who has shown tremendous dedication and commitment to his sport, his school, and his family. As a student-athlete, Muhammad Syahir understands the importance of balancing his passion for Sepak Takraw with his commitment to his academic studies and school responsibilities.
3. Sepak Takraw ‘B’ and ‘C’ Division National Champions.
This year (2022), after another 12 months of training and recruiting Secondary 1 players through direct school admission (DSA), Marsiling Secondary School topped that by winning both the B and C Division national titles, beating powerhouses like defending champions Jurongville Secondary and Changkat Changi Secondary.
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4. From Normal stream to PhD Course
Our alumni Nigel Tan (the one on the right) who topped our Normal Academic course and is now in university studying for the its highest degree – a PhD course.
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5. From Normal stream to Greater Achievements in Republic Polytechnic
6. From Marsiling to National University of Singapore (NUS) Medical School
Our ex-student Noor bte Ahmad Alkaff was featured in Straits Times, for being the rare few that was offered a place in NUS Medical school, after completing her diploma in Republic Polytechnic.
7. Ex-Marsilian Recognised with a Polytechnic Student Research (PSRP) Award
In 2017, ex-marsilian Lhu Ying Xuan was featured on Straits Times, her team was among the 10 that were recognised with a Polytechnic Student Research Programme (PSRP) Award. Their project was a sunlight activated larvicide to fight against dengue, which is 1,000 times less toxic for other aquatic animals than the usual larvicide.
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8. Ex-Marsilian Steven Muthukumar Snag Top Prize in International Aviation Design Competition
Steven graduated in 2018 from the Normal (Technical) stream and joined the Institute of Technical Education College Central.
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9. From Marsiling to Republic Polytechnic
Jeevina Ganesh graduated from Marsiling in 2016 and was chosen by Republic Polytechnic to be featured in Straits Times to motivate young athlete to pursue passion for sports.
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