MS HS Activities
The SWA Makers Club
Through the use of new tools and technologies, especially Microbits, Arduino, miniature motors, 3-D printers, HP Reveal and a variety of cardboard-based products, the Maker Movement has the potential to entirely redefine how we learn both inside and outside the classroom in the STEAM subjects areas. At SWA’s Makers Club, our objective is to foster creativity in our members, and also to provide them with the skills and confidence to turn their ideas into reality.
Makers activities involve engaging with real-word problems and making items that are meaningful to oneself or to the community, addressing real-world needs. The process of creation develops a sense of agency, as well as a “can-do” spirit in students, and empowers them with the ability to shape their world. As well as providing students with opportunities to develop practical skills in coding and construction, we also aim to help students develop familiarity with the design cycle, as well as project management and the ability to work collaboratively.
These skills are of particular value to students as they develop projects for STEM Fairs, and especially for year 10 students, developing Personal Projects. Once a year, SWA Makers tie all students individual tasks from the school year together into a major project - typically an Escape Room.
The Makers Club is open to all students from grades 6 to 10, with older students acting as mentors to the newer members of the club. Makers Club intentionally designs learning experiences to be challenging and engaging, laying the groundwork for future achievements.
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Varsity Basketball
MSHS Varsity and EX Basketball has a new generation this 2017-18 season. Over 30 students, both boys and girls, are committed to the development of fundamental basketball skills in SWA Mighty Macan Basketball. Alongside the programme, SWA Mighty Macan basketball has had a very consistent achievement and also achieved a new record by becoming a Champion in our own home during the SWA Cup.
Varsity Football
The Varsity Football team is represented by Grade 6 to 10 students. The team joined one competition, the Springfield Cup, in 2017-2018 and managed to reach the semifinals. The team also has played several friendly games to gain more experience and to improve their teamwork. They are looking forward to next season.
Varsity Swim Team
It was another great year for the MSHS Mighty Macan Swim Team. Students committed to practices on Mondays and Wednesdays where they developed their skills and techniques, and strengthened their speed and endurance. The team competed in three competitions during the season and took home a commendable amount of trophies including 4 golds, 5 silvers, and 6 bronzes during the SWA Cup, 1 bronze from JNY Swim Competition, and 1 silver and 2 bronzes medals from the Stella Maris BATS Cup Competition. Congratulations to Mighty Macan Swim Team, keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing a bigger and stronger team next year!
Varsity Choir
It is very important for teenagers to keep engaged in singing activities especially in the period of significant voice transformation and developing their vocal identity. There are so many benefits of joining the MSHS Choir such as developing motor control in vocal system and interaction between parts of the brain dedicated to suspects of music (pitch, rhythm, timbre) and language (lyrics). This year, our choir team got an opportunity to join an International Choir Festival 2017 in Penabur International School and achieved a silver medal for their performance.
