Sec Schs Mandarin Contest 2025

National Secondary Schools Creative Writing Competition & National Chinese Reading Contest 2025

This year, our students participated in the National Secondary Schools Creative Writing Competition with Photography 2025 (新蕾爱拍客), orgniased by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan (SHHK). The competition attracted strong participation from secondary schools across the nation. We are pleased to announce that Wu Youran (3CE) has achieved the Second Place in this prestigious competition. Her accomplishment affirms her strong command of the Chinese language, photography skills, and creative ability to convey complex ideas through the integration of words and images.

Wu You Ran (3CE) with Mr Shue during the prize presentation ceremony in school

Wining entry by Wu Youran 3CE (Second Place)

In addition, three students: Kew Kai Qi Venice (1HY), Chiang Shutong (1CN) and Wu Youran (3CE) participated in the inaugural National Chinese Reading Contest organised by the Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learning (CPLL) on 23 August 2025.

In the preliminary round in July, they were required to read six Chinese books and complete an online quiz regarding them. From a pool of over 2,500 contestants, these students achieved outstanding results by placing in the top 30, thereby qualifying for the finals.

Peicaians at Nanyang Girls’ High School with the teachers: Ms Zhang Chuyi and Mr Cheng Wanli

The finals took place on Saturday, 23 August, at Nanyang Girls’ High School. Although our students did not attain a top 10 placing, they delivered a commendable performance. Advancing to the finals stands as a testament to their effort, perseverance, and commitment, and the school takes great pride in their achievement.

The Mother Tongue department would like to extend its appreciation to the school leaders as well as Mr Tau, Ms Zhang, and Mr Cheng, for their dedicated support and guidance throughout the competition.

Our Vice-principal, Mr Shue, with the students and teachers after the prize ceremony