FAQs
Find answers to common questions about starting Secondary One at Northbrooks Secondary School, from reporting details and school attire to subject offerings and locker rental.
1. Does my child/ward need to report to Northbrooks Secondary School when he/she receives the Secondary One posting results on 19 Dec 2025?
Students do not need to report to their posted secondary schools upon receiving their Secondary One posting results. Students should refer to the school website for more information such as Secondary One booklist, purchase of books and uniforms within the school, and other details that Secondary One students should take note of.
Parents/Guardians of the incoming Secondary One students who are on Parents Gateway (PG), will also receive information from the schools that their children are posted to, on 19 Dec 2025.
2. What are the reporting time on the first day of school and the activities for the first day of school (2 Jan 2026)? What does my child/ward need to bring?
The Secondary One students will undergo the Orientation Programme on 2 Jan, 8 Jan and 9 Jan 2026. Normal lessons according to their respective timetables will be held on 5 to 7 Jan 2026. They will be expected to bring relevant books and materials required for their lessons.
On 2 Jan 2026, students will be expected to report to school by 7.20 am in their half-uniform (school PE T-shirts with school shorts). They should bring along writing materials, a water bottle and sufficient money for recess.
For more information refer to Sec One Orientation 2026 details.
On 2 Jan 2026, Student Councillors will be stationed at the school foyer to guide the Secondary One students to their Form Classes from 7 am onwards. Parents/Guardians will be informed of the form class allocation of their child/ward via PG on 30 Dec 2025.
3. Where can I find out about the sale of books and uniforms?
Information on the sale of books and uniforms can be found under Key Activities & Dates
4. What are the school hours like?
School Hours
Reporting Time | Reporting Venue | Attire | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 7.25am | Hall | Full Uniform | |
Tuesday | 7.25am | Classroom | Full/Half Uniform | |
Wednesday | 7.25am | Hall | Full/Half Uniform | |
Thursday | 8.10am | Classroom | Full/Half Uniform | |
Friday | 7.25am | Classroom | Full/Half Uniform |
Note: Timing may change due to special occasions and will be informed via PG
For the first week of school, do refer to the Orientation Programme for school hours and reporting attire.
5. What is the school attire at Northbrooks Secondary School?
In a typical school week, students report in full uniform on Mondays. On other days, students can report in their PE T-shirts and school pants/skirts.
Students are to wear all-black canvas shoes with laces and all-black socks everyday.
For the first week of school, do refer to the Orientation Programme for school hours and reporting attire.
6. What if I am unable to purchase the school uniform before 2 Jan 2026?
If your child/ward is unable to get a set of uniform or school PE attire before school starts on 2 Jan 2026, your child can report in his/her primary school PE attire. He/she should purchase the school uniform and PE attire as early as possible.
7. How many sets of school uniform/PE attire should we purchase?
It is recommended that each student should have at least 2 set of full uniform, 3 sets of PE attire (T shirts and PE shorts) and 3 school pants/ skirts.
8. What is the school’s Handphone Usage Policy
Students are allowed to bring their mobile phones to school. However, students are to ensure that their mobile phones remain switched off, kept in their school bags and are not visible during curriculum time (including recess, during CCA and external events).
It is the students’ responsibility to keep their handphones safe.
9. What subjects are offered at a More Demanding Level?
At the start of Secondary One, students will offer EL, MTL, MA and SCI at the subject level determined by their PSLE AL scores. Students who offer most subjects at G1 or G2 are eligible to offer EL, MTL, MA and SCI at a more demanding level from the start of Secondary One if they have performed well in these subjects at the PSLE.
Parents will be informed of their children’s eligibility via Parents Gateway.
Humanities subjects are offered at a more demanding level at Secondary Two.
Information related to Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) can be found here: 2026 Sec 1 Full SBB [PDF, 1.64 MB]
10. My child is eligible to offer Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) but he/she has not received the letter of offer. What should we do?
If your child/ward meets the criteria for HMT but did not receive the letter of offer, please email HOD MTL Ms Loh Mew Chew (Loh_Mew_Chew@schools.gov.sg) as soon as possible.
11. What do I need to do if my child is exempted from Mother Tongue Languages?
If your child has been exempted from Mother Tongue Languages in primary school or did not sit for Mother Tongue during PSLE, please email our HOD MTL Ms Loh Mew Chew at (Loh_Mew_Chew@schools.gov.sg) by 26 Dec 2025, 12pm with relevant supporting details (e.g. exemption letter from CPDD).
For more information on Mother Tongue Language exemption, please click Mother Tongue Language exemption [PDF, 122.40 KB]
12. What do I need to do if my child/ward is offered a third language?
A Letter of Offer will be sent to you via Parent Gateway. Parents/guardians must then register online at MOELC (https://www.moelc.moe.edu.sg/) to accept the offer. There is no need to report to a language centre.
13. What Mother Tongue lessons are conducted in school?
Chinese, Higher Chinese, Malay and Higher Malay language lessons are conducted in school during curriculum time.
Student taking Tamil, Higher Tamil, Non-Tamil Indian Languages and 3rd Language will need to attend lessons (approximately 3 hrs once a week) at designated language centres after curriculum hours. More information will be given to your child/ward within the first two weeks of school.
14. How do I appeal to transfer to Northbrooks Secondary School?
More information on appeal to transfer can be found under Key Activities & Dates
15. Can my child/ward still use his Primary School EZ-Link card?
Your child/ward can continue to use his Primary School EZ-Link card till the new card is issued by Northbrooks Secondary. Students will need to purchase the concession passes for secondary school students.
16. Does school provide lockers for students?
Yes, lockers are available for leasing at S$48.00 per locker per academic year (January – November). The lock will be provided by the vendor.
Please contact the company directly:
Locker & Lock Pte Ltd Co.Reg.No. 201629913E
33 Ubi Avenue 3, #07-66/67 Vertex Tower, A, 408868
Tel: 67421118 Fax: 67431112 Email: sales.sg@lockerandlock.com
Website: www.lockernlock.com
17. I am keen to join the Parents Support Group (PSG). How can I go about registering my interest?
The school values its partnership with all parents and guardians. This is key in supporting your children. If you are keen, please complete the form Friends of PSG
Click PSG Montage 2025 to watch the video montage of our PSG.
Please email Ms Cynthia Zheng, PSG Chairperson at Xxinthia118@gmail.com if you have any enquiry about PSG.
18. Transiting from primary school to secondary school can be challenging. How can I better prepare my child for the changes?
Transition to secondary school [PDF, 852.90 KB] for more details regarding some common challenges to be expected and tips to better manage the changes.
19. Where can I get more information on MOE Arts and/or Music Elective Programmes?
MOE Art Programmes (Secondary) [PDF, 2.36 MB] for more details regarding AEP and MEP.
20. Is parking allowed at the school premises?
No parking is allowed in school as the carpark is for season parking only.
Parents with vehicles are allowed to enter the school for drop-off or pick-up of passengers only.
Nearest public carparks are available at MSCP (Multi-Storey Car Park) in Blk 441 Yishun Ave 11, Blk 674 Yishun Ave 4 and Blk 456A Yishun Street 41.
For any enquiry, please approach the staff at the General Office.