Applied Subjects
Explore the Applied Subjects department, covering Design & Technology, Nutrition & Food Science, Art, and Music, to learn about our programmes and student achievements.
Applied Subjects
The Applied Subjects Department comprises the Design & Technology (D&T) Department & Nutrition & Food Science (NFS) Department, Art and Music units.
Applied Subjects Department staff roles and names
HOD | Mr Jasper Lee Teng Yi | |
Coordinator | Art | Mr Marshall Tan |
DT | Mr Song Kin Hoe | |
Music | Ms Cherry Fong | |
Nutrition & Food Science | Mdm Rezwanna Bte Othman | |
Vision
Learning for life with joy through authentic experiences to solve real world problems.
Mission
To nurture creative & independent learners who constantly seek innovative possibilities.
Design & Technology
The D&T unit aims to develop pupils to become independent student designers who are effective in thinking, innovative in designing solutions & adaptive to apply knowledge and skills in different situations.
D&T is the process of inventing or improving things with the application of technology to satisfy practical needs or to solve practical problems (problem-based learning). Through problem-based learning projects, students acquire useful 21st Century Competencies & practical life skills such as project management, research & development (R&D), creative thinking, critical thinking, design & manufacturing. They can also aspire to become designers, architects, project managers, engineers, research personnel, scientists, entrepreneurs & other professionals.
Nutrition and Food Sciences
The NFS unit aims to educate students to be more health-conscious & better-informed consumers. NFS focuses on how individuals & families can optimize their resources in terms of food, finance & time to meet physical, mental, social & economic needs. It is hoped that students would then apply the knowledge & skills to solve real-world problems through the various activities & case studies.
NFS also focuses on food choices, food preparation & budgeting which provide a platform for the development of 21st Century Competencies among students.
At BBSS, students undergo a comprehensive 3-year programme to prepare them for the GCE examinations in Sec 4.
Art
The Art Unit aims to develop BBSSians' visual literacy and love for visual arts through an enjoyable, broad-based curriculum. BBSSians will develop their sensory perception and imagination; learn to communicate by thinking, planning and creating final pieces. Lastly, they will learn to appreciate and understand current affairs from a variety of cultures and contexts.
Passion - Be committed in practicing the various skills by applying prior knowledge into new situations.
Perspective - Be intrigued and learn about the creative ideas and influences.
Perception - Learn to be observant in daily life through all senses.
Reflection - Understand self and relation with the surroundings by thinking flexibly and generating alternatives.
Music
The Music Unit aims to connect students through the expression of thoughts and emotions. Our students develop a sense of aesthetics through aural experiences that empower our students to explore a wide range of genres and styles to deepen learning using instruments and online resources. This allows students to refine skills and understand the cultural diversity of music in Singapore and the world.
Our students acquire and apply musical skills and knowledge using instruments such as keyboard and ukulele. Students also have the opportunity to create songs and music using Garageband and Chrome Music Lab.
Key Programme and Achievements from 2020-2025
Key programmes and achievements from 2020 to 2025
Year | Programme / Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
2025 | Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors' Award | Hazel Goh Wu Suan (Commendation Award) |
2024 | Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors' Award | Ho Zhao Jun (Commendation Award) |
2024 | MOE CPDD & DTES Design Award | Ho Zhao Jun (Innovation Award |
2024 | BBSS Got Talent | Performances for Teachers' Day celebration (led by Music Teachers) |
2024 | BBSS Airtime | Performances for Lunchtime concert (led by Music Teachers) |
2024 | SYF Art Exhibition Artist and Collaboration | https://tinyurl.com/ArtSYF2024 |
2023 | BBSS Got Talent | Performances for Teachers' Day celebration (led by Music teachers) |
2023 | BBSS Airtime | Performances during assembly (led by Music teachers) |
2022 | MOE CPDD & DTES Design Award | Creative Invention Award (Guided by Mr Ng) |
2022 | Impact Festival @ Jurong Spring Makeathon | Honorary Mention Award (Guided by Mr Hady) |
2021 | Live On Design Competition | Merit Award (Guided by Mr Marshall Tan) |
2021 | W7 upload! Online Art Competition | Certificate with Distinction and Certificate with Commendation (Guided by Mr Marshall Tan) |
2021 | W7 Euphoria (Visual Arts) | Participation (Guided by Mdm Nadiah and Mr Marshall Tan) |
2021 | W7 Euphoria (Performances) | Participation (Guided by Ms Cherry Fong) |
2021 | F1@HCI (3D Design Challenge) | Champion for Lowest Drag Award and Best Downforce-to-Drag Award (Guided by Mr Ng) |
2020 | Live On Design Competition | Awarded Merit (guided by Mdm Nadiah) |
2020 | The Online Art Exhibition - SYF 2020 | Participation (Guided by Mdm Nadiah) |
Key Programmes and Activities
Key programmes and activities by Applied Subjects unit
Unit | Key Programmes and Activities | ||
Curriculum | Enrichment/Interest Group | Competition | |
Design and Technology | 1. Acquisition and development of basic designing & making skills through mini coursework 2. Design Thinking Processes and Skills | 1. Upcycling Project 2. Makers Programme Laser Cutting, 3D Pen, 3D Printing
| 1. DTES Design Awards 2. Tan Kah Kee Awards 3. F1 Card Design Competition @ HCI |
Nutrition and Food Science | 1. Food & Consumer Education mini coursework 2. Consumer Awareness Programme though LJ @ Supermarket 3. Garden to plate programme | 1. Adopt your Herbs garden | 1. My Healthy Plate Campaign! - 5 day 'Fruit & Veggie Activations' 2. Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship Competition 2022 - Republic Polytechnic |
Art | 1. Acquisition of Fundamental Art (elements of art), character design 2. Exploration of different medium, Creative and developmental idea drawings, Speed Drawing, Mini Coursework 3. Inquiry-Based Learning, mini coursework/project | 1. Art Elective Programme* *conducted at other centre | 1. Live On Design Competition 2. SYF Art Exhibition 3. W7 Euphoria Exhibition 4. W7 Upload! Online Art Competition |
Music | 1. Creation using Garageband and Chrome Music Lab 2. Instrumental experiments | 1. Music Elective Programme* *conducted at other centre | 1. BBSS Got Talent (inter-school) 2. Airtime Concert |
NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS
SYF Art Exhibition
Gallery
FCENFS Unit
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D&T Unit
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