School Events 2025

Hari Raya Celebrations 2025

On 16 April 2025, the Peicai school hall came alive with vibrant energy as students gathered for a memorable Hari Raya Concert, organised by the Malay Language Unit. This year’s celebration was extra special, with cultural arts group Wira Budaya invited to share insights on how Hari Raya is celebrated across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.

The first segment opened with a captivating Malay Dance performance, showcasing the grace and elegance of traditional movements. Wira Budaya then took the stage to highlight the differences in festive customs across the three countries. Students and teachers alike were fully engaged as they took part in interactive quizzes. Excitement reached new heights during the lively Malay Dance Challenge, where everyone was invited to stand up and dance along.

Following a heartfelt farewell to Wira Budaya, the spotlight turned to our very own Peicaians in the second segment. Our Secondary 2 boys, Ayden (2IN) and Sufi (2CE), delivered a powerful Silat performance, reminding us that Silat is not only a martial art, but also a cultural treasure steeped in tradition and discipline.

Next, the audience was treated to a joyful rendition of ‘Hari Raya’ by Nurleen (4C2) and Ashley (3CY), lifting spirits and prompting smiles throughout the hall. This was followed by a lively Malay Dance performance by our talented Secondary 3 and 4 girls.

The concert culminated in a delightful finale, where Malay teachers from various departments joined students on stage, wrapping up the celebration with unity and cheer. It was a truly enriching day—one filled with culture, connection, and celebration for both staff and students.

Presidential Rally 2025

17th Student Council Presidential Rally 2025: Leadership in Action

The annual Student Council Presidential Rally, masterfully orchestrated by the 16th Executive Committee, showcased student leadership at its finest as five exceptional candidates presented their vision for the school's future. Held in the school multi-purpose hall, the event drew an impressive turnout of students, teachers, and staff members, all eager to hear from their potential student president.

The primary objective of the rally was to provide a platform for presidential candidates to articulate their manifestos and electoral symbols as seen in Fig. 1 and connect directly with the student body. This democratic process, entirely student-led, demonstrated the remarkable capability of Peicai's student leaders in organising and managing significant school events.

The 16th Executive Committee demonstrated exemplary leadership throughout the event, sharing valuable insights and advice with the presidential candidates. Their guidance, drawn from their own experiences, added a meaningful mentorship dimension to the rally, creating a beautiful display of leadership succession and student agency in action.

The five candidates, each bringing unique perspectives and leadership styles, took turns addressing the audience. Their presentations demonstrated thorough preparation and genuine passion for serving the student body. What set this year's rally apart was the innovative use of Instagram's Q&A function as seen in Fig. 2, which allowed both students and members of the public to submit their questions before the rally. This digital integration, onceptualized and implemented by the student leaders, made the event more interactive and accessible than ever before.

A particularly electrifying segment of the rally was the open-mic session, where Peicaians from all levels – Secondary 1 to 5 – courageously stepped forward to question the candidates as seen in Fig. 3. The diversity of student participation demonstrated the widespread engagement in the electoral process. Even teachers joined in as seen in Fig. 4, approaching the microphone with their own thought-provoking questions, adding another layer of depth to the discourse.

The candidates were truly put to the test during this segment, having to think on their feet and provide thoughtful, measured responses to unexpected questions. Their ability to handle this pressure while maintaining composure and clarity in their answers showcased their leadership potential and quick thinking abilities.

The entire event exemplified student agency at its best, from the meticulous planning by the Executive Committee to the engaged participation of the student body. The seamless execution of the rally demonstrated how student-led initiatives can create meaningful and impactful experiences for the school community.

The event concluded with inspiring closing remarks from the current Student Council President, who commended all candidates for their outstanding presentations and shared final words of wisdom from their leadership journey. The rally successfully achieved its goal of helping students understand their potential leaders better, while showcasing the impressive capabilities of student leadership in Peicai Secondary School.

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Peicai inter-class Debate Championship 2025

The Inter-Class Debating Championship is an annual tournament helmed by the English Department. It serves as an exciting and engaging platform for students to hone their public speaking, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills.

Each Secondary 3 class will send a team of five students to compete against one another in the various debating rounds (preliminary, semi-final and the Grand Final round). Teams will be assigned a motion to debate on and assigned either the side of proposition or opposition. The debaters will proceed to develop their main arguments and prepare their speeches, supported by evidence and statistics that they have selected during the research phase. The Grand Final of the Inter-Class Debating Championship was held during the assembly programme in front of the entire school, and adjudicated by Mr Keith Teo, Ms Daphne Lim, and Mr Mark Gabriel from the Julia Gabriel Centre. Mr Mark Gabriel shared his overall feedback for the debate round and offered insights on both the public speaking and persuasive skills for the debaters as well as the content and structure of each speech.

The Peicai inter-class Debate Championship 2025 has successfully concluded, and English Language Department would like to extend our appreciation to everyone for supporting the event to give the debaters an opportunity to hone their critical thinking skills as well as develop effective communication skills.

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Secondary 4 & 5 CCA Appreciation and Stand Down Ceremony

On 4 April 2025, the graduating cohort of Secondary 4 and 5 students gathered for a meaningful and heartfelt CCA Appreciation and Stand Down Ceremony, marking the end of a significant chapter in their school journey. With the theme ‘Adieu’, the event symbolised a fond farewell - celebrating the achievements, friendships, and memories forged over the past four to five years.

The ceremony began on a high note with a surprise video montage, lovingly curated and orchestrated by our very own CCA leaders. The video was a nostalgic walk down memory lane, capturing the spirit, laughter, and hard work behind each CCA’s journey.

A flag walk-in ceremony followed, setting the tone for a dignified and proud moment for all. One of the most solemn highlights was the Uniformed Groups Passing Out Parade, presided over by our Vice Principal, Ms Chung. This final salute was a stirring tribute to the dedication and discipline of our UG cadets.

Selected CCA leaders also took to the stage to lead the cohort in reciting the CCA Aspiration Statement, as well as to share heartfelt speeches - a blend of gratitude, reflection, and encouragement for their juniors to carry the torch forward. Their words resonated deeply with the audience, reflecting the passion and leadership they’ve shown over the years.

The celebration concluded with a buffet treat and individual CCA farewell sessions, where juniors and teachers expressed their appreciation in warm and creative ways - from heartfelt gifts to fun games and meaningful activities.

We extend our deepest thanks to the graduating cohort for their unwavering contributions, resilience, and commitment to their CCAs. Your legacy will inspire generations to come. We wish you all the best for your upcoming National Examinations!

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Peicai Sports Day 2025

The Secondary 1 The glowing morning sun at Serangoon stadium provided a sense of vibrance and anticipation to this year’s edition of Peicai Sports Day.

Aimed not just to build the physical fitness and mental resilience of our students, the exposure to athletics meant that students’ knowledge to a range of sporting events both as an actual running participant as well as an audience member, is widened. On top of it all, Peicai Sports Day fosters a healthy competitive sporting culture, that serves to strengthen class and school spirit. With HOD PE CCA Mr Alvin Yeo covering commentary alongside Student Council EXCO’s Isaac Hoon Mirante, the event looks set to come alive!

There were quite a few storied rivalries on the track in this year’s edition. One of these, was the clash amongst best friends; Muhd Ilhami, Kasyful Fareez and Aiman was one of the must-see competitions in the 200 meters upper secondary boys event.

Finishing first, second and fourth respectively in 2023, they were hoping to upstage one another, given this opportunity at the newly-renovated Serangoon track. Ilhami though, had other ideas, as he blitzed through the curve in first place, and never looked back, taking down Nikhil Jayden’s 2023 record by 0.17 seconds, touching the finish line at 25.61 seconds, properly cementing his legacy as the fastest-ever 200m runner in Peicai, holding both the lower and upper secondary category records.

Another rivalry that continued this year was the challenge of Samantha Sonya against Lola Jane Wilkinson, also in the 200 meters event. Both student athletes were neck-and-neck at the 150^th meter mark, and it was only in the last 40-50 meters that Lola peeled away to score a win against her rival, who is 1-year younger than Lola.

The emergence of the parents’ team in the staff-parents race cannot be underestimated, as both parents’ team started off very well and PSG (Parents Support Group) Team A was holding a commanding lead all the way till the anchor leg. Alas, they were chased down by hot favourites, the Science Department, led by HOD Science Mr Edwin Kwek, who managed to cut down the 40-meter deficit to score a win once again.

At the end of the event, our esteemed guest of honour, Vice-President of the Singapore National Olympic Council and soon-to-be Secretary General, Mr Mark Chay shared a few words of inspiration to encourage Peicaians to aspire to be even greater, before giving out many of the prizes to all award winners. Our Principal, Mr Michael then capped off the wonderful event by applauding the efforts of the various classes in bringing up class spirit by cheering on their classmates with poms-poms, support placards and even banner flags of their classes.

We look forward to the next edition in 2026!

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Sec 1 Transition to Secondary School Workshop

The Secondary 1 Transition to Secondary School Workshop, held during the Secondary One Orientation Week, was designed to help our newest cohort of students ease into their secondary school journey with confidence. Through a series of engaging activities, students gained valuable insights into school life, expectations, and essential skills to navigate this new phase effectively.

Note: Transition Workshop Student Handouts would be made available to parents through PG.

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Breakfast with Principal

On 22 Feb, Mr Michael hosted close to 50 Sec 1 parents to our "Breakfast with Principal" event at The Buzz. The parents were treated to a hearty breakfast of Nasi Lemak, Mee Siam, Carrot cake and for Vegetarian lovers, fried bee hoon. This was the first event that our PSG Exco partnered our School in facilitating the discussions. The parents were delighted with the warm hospitality and the great support shown by the school in supporting their parenting journey.

School leaders and Key Personnel were invited to engage the parents during the dialogue session and the Q and A session was so engaging that the session exceeded the stipulated time by an hour. Notes of affirmation were mentioned by parents who thanked the FTs and subject teachers for providing consultations and support for students. On this note, would like to thank all teachers for your help in helping our Sec 1 students adapt and embrace our School so quickly.

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Total Defence Day 2025

As part of our school’s commemoration of Total Defence Day and participation in Exercise SG Ready 2025, our students participated in the Food Resilience Preparedness Programme in collaboration with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and SATS on 17 Feb during their CCE lesson.

As part of the experience, each student was given a ready-to-eat (RTE) meal to consume at ambient temperature with disposable cutleries.

This programme aims to prepare students for uncertainties and potential food supply disruptions. It encourages them to be adaptable and flexible in their food choices by being open to accommodate changes and consider alternative food options in the event of food supply disruptions. It served as a powerful reminder that we all have a crucial role in keeping Singapore resilient and united.

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Chinese New Year 2025

We celebrated the Lunar New Year on 28 January with a vibrant and festive atmosphere at school. Peicaians had the opportunity to engage in various fringe activities in the classroom, such as Chinese Calligraphy, where they could experience the beauty of this traditional art form.

Later, the whole school came together to enjoy a series of performances and programs in the school hall, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Lunar New Year. It was a day filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit as we embraced the traditions and celebrations of this special occasion.

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Secondary One Orientation

Our Secondary 1 students enjoyed an exciting and memorable Sec One Orientation Week 2025!

From getting to know their classmates, having fun and games with the student leaders, most of all, getting to know Peicai Secondary School.

We hope that it has left a lasting impression on our Sec 1s, providing them with a fantastic start to their journey at Peicai Secondary School.

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