Recipients' Stories

Passing on the value of two simple words – 'not yet'(.pdf, 256.61 KB)
Ms Ou Xin Ying
Farrer Park Primary School

Growing The Village of Support(.pdf, 255.65 KB)
Mr Mohamad Faisal Bin Jamain
Qifa Primary School

History is Yours to Make(.pdf, 367.83 KB)
Mr Koh Kar Loong Kenneth
Catholic High School (Secondary)

Art that's Close to the Heart(.pdf, 226.75 KB)
Mr Victor Gan Yi Xiang
Nan Hua High School

For the Growth of Self and the Good of Others(.pdf, 309.46 KB)
Ms Moritza Lim Fang Min
Serangoon Secondary School

Being A Beacon for Students at Risk(.pdf, 285.57 KB)
Mr Ng Jia Jun, Justin
Springfield Secondary School

Finalists' Stories

Happy Students, Happy Childhood(.pdf, 290.74 KB)
Ms Audrey Oh Chu Mei
CHIJ (Kellock)

Developing an Ear for Empathy(.pdf, 349.81 KB)
Ms Yap Hui Ching Michelle
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)

Who is Afraid of Assessment(.pdf, 267.29 KB)
Ms He Kangya
Singapore Chinese Girls’ School (Primary)

Mastering Mathematics – and Leadership – through Playful Exploration(.pdf, 276.48 KB)
Ms Boon Xue Fang Adeline
St. Hilda’s Primary School

Reaching into a bag of literary tricks(.pdf, 320.96 KB)
Ms Rachel Jie Rui Louis
Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)

Exercising the Caring Muscle(.pdf, 311.75 KB)
Ms Yap Sze Hui Stella
New Town Secondary School

Break Barriers, Not Rules(.pdf, 316.68 KB)
Mr Neo Wei Zong
Regent Secondary School

Bringing School to Life with Music(.pdf, 224.54 KB)
Ameerah Sharainee Zain Binti Sha Aril Zain
Riverside Primary School

From the School Stage to Mediacorp’s Suria(.pdf, 296.56 KB)
Amirul Asri Bin Hussin
Evergreen Primary School

Navigating students to discover their best self(.pdf, 278.07 KB)
Ang Kok Wee Alex
Northbrooks Secondary School

The Unbreakable Bond Between Teachers and Students(.pdf, 309.12 KB)
Koh Bee Choo
Compassvale Secondary School

Finding the Voice Within(.pdf, 238.7 KB)
Koh Han Yeow, Shane
River Valley High School

Drawing Life Lessons from Story Books(.pdf, 327.26 KB)
Lim Kok Wei Desmond
Oasis Primary School

Bringing Humanities to Life and Making it Sing(.pdf, 313.44 KB)
Wong Wei Ming Jared
Temasek Junior College

Curiosity + Values + Motivation: Using Science to Reach Every Student(.pdf, 233.58 KB)
Yang Wenqing
Juying Secondary School

Staying Two Tech Steps Ahead(.pdf, 233.03 KB)
Yap Zhi Jun Vivienne
Kranji Primary School

Embracing Controversies in the Classroom(.pdf, 274.38 KB)
Yong Min Hui Vicki
Swiss Cottage Secondary School

2020 Noteworthy Practices

Primary Schools

Empowering High-Needs Students through ‘Project Chrysalis’ by Mr Sim Swee Sheng, Danny

Achieve Multiplication Mastery through Multiplication Challenge by Ms Chong Lay Cheng, Emma

Excite Learning Through Digital Escape Rooms by Mdm Farah Filza Binte Muhammad Rajaie

Access the OYEA 2020 Primary Noteworthy Practices of the 3 nominees from the Primary Schools: OYEA 2020 Primary Noteworthy Practices(.pdf, 1.86 MB) 

Secondary Schools

Infusing Mindfulness in the PE Curriculum and Sports by Mr Aw Si Kuan

Using Games to Promote the Joy of Learning in History and Social Studies by Mr Chen Quansheng, Jason

Use of Escape Rooms to Excite and Engage students in Mathematics Lessons and Beyond by Mr Tan Sheng Yan Samuel

Access the OYEA 2020 Primary Noteworthy Practices of the 3 nominees from the Secondary Schools: OYEA 2020 Secondary Noteworthy Practices(.pdf, 1.63 MB)

TURNING COMPLAINTS INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING(.pdf, 486.57 KB)
Abirami d/o Archunan
CHIJ (Kellock)

FUN, THE ONLY CONSTANT(.pdf, 357.35 KB)
Goh Poh Huat Martin
Temasek Primary School

CATERPILLARS AND CHRYSANTHEMUM(.pdf, 379.22 KB)
Tang Li Hui Donica
Cantonment Primary School

GAME TO HEAR ABOUT VALUES(.pdf, 398.36 KB)
Lim Wei Sheng
Jing Shan Primary School

STRUMMING THEIR WAY TO SUCCESS(.pdf, 380.78 KB)
Adela Josephine
Juying Primary School

THE JOY OF LEARNING CLUB(.pdf, 388.93 KB)
Ow Yeong Wai Kit
Bukit Batok Secondary School

BUILDING A VILLAGE; FIGHTING TOGETHER(.pdf, 379.16 KB)
Tan Han Rong, Joel
Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)

FOOD FOR GOOD(.pdf, 319.28 KB)
Angela Ho Jiawen
Serangoon Garden Secondary School

YOUNG MAN, DON’T GIVE UP(.pdf, 362.63 KB)
Kevin Joseph Francis
Spectra Secondary School

BETTER THAN THE BEST GRADE(.pdf, 461.6 KB)
See Wei Liang, Clement
Compassvale Secondary School

TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO BE THE TEACHER(.pdf, 374.07 KB)
Pooi Ming Shurn Benjamin
Chua Chu Kang Secondary School

TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF YOU(.pdf, 489.04 KB)
Lim Chuan Li
Temasek Junior College

2019 Noteworthy Practices

Primary Schools

1) LEARNING ABOUT CYBERWELLNESS THE FUN WAY by Matthew Sim 

2) WRITING WITH TAD by Dashni D/O Ravindran

Access the OYEA Primary Noteworthy Practices(.pdf, 1.92 MB) of the 2 nominees from the Primary Schools.

Secondary Schools/ NUS High School

1) The Privilege Walk by Ong Wee Yong

2) DIY Water Filtration System by Janani D/O Balakrishnan

3) '4+1' Programme by Lim Bing Hui

Access the OYEA Secondary Noteworthy Practices(.pdf, 4.67 MB) of the 3 nominees from the Secondary Schools and NUS High School of Math and Science.

Everyone can get up and groove(.pdf, 337.79 KB)
Willy Ong Wei Li

Empowering students to make a difference(.pdf, 332.35 KB)
Sylvianne Devajothi

Technology, a teacher’s best friend(.pdf, 359.96 KB)
Tan Si Hua

Reel to real(.pdf, 342.21 KB)
Ng Wan Jun

Creativity is not enough(.pdf, 317.47 KB)
Toh Pei Min

Helping students pick a CCA they love(.pdf, 333.41 KB)
Chan Wen Hui

It all starts with saying “No” to correction tape(.pdf, 325.32 KB)
Goh Peishi

Being a lighthouse for my students(.pdf, 353.3 KB)
Muhammad Khaliq s/o Mohamed Saleem

When passion leads to your dream job(.pdf, 281.35 KB)
Wong Yi Fong

Who says you can’t become a leader?(.pdf, 353.25 KB)
Tang Li Tang

Keeping language and culture alive(.pdf, 350.9 KB)
Muhammad Andi Bin Mohammed Zulkepli

Read about other noteworthy practices below:

Applying Visible Thinking in Character Education for Lower Primary Learners(.pdf, 300.22 KB)
Anna Shii Tuong Sen

Using Online Games to Teach Concepts(.pdf, 187.6 KB)
Hendri Adriadi Bin Rizal Ismunandar

Designing a Project-based Learning Package for English Language(.pdf, 190.8 KB)
Lee May Ping Jasmine

Infusing World Issues into the Classroom to Develop Concerned Citizens(.pdf, 172.58 KB)
S Srijith

Promoting Innovation , Social Entrepreneurship and Community Problem-solving(.pdf, 270.84 KB)
Tan Mei San

Developing Applied Learning Programme in Chemical and Applied Sciences(.pdf, 219.13 KB)
Ting Chu Hwee Agnes

A Community Approach to Inculcating Cyber Wellness(.pdf, 178.25 KB)
Zhang Yanchun Angelia

Reaching Out to the Invisible Kids(.pdf, 254.4 KB)
Charmain Han Mingfang

Learning through Drama(.pdf, 277.78 KB)
Faith Huang Huiru

The Multiplier Effect(.pdf, 265.94 KB)
Farah Bte Syed Haider Alsagoff

Sweeping Change(.pdf, 242.81 KB)
Joy Zhang-Low Ai Ling

Just Let Them Play!(.pdf, 248.47 KB)
Muhamad Fadly Bin Mohd Ariff

Underdogs can Rule(.pdf, 236.43 KB)
Chiew Jing Wen

The Social Innovator(.pdf, 245.29 KB)
Daniel Soh Wei Quan

Curiosity, the Best Teacher!(.pdf, 281.85 KB)
Germain Kang Yin Ga

Movie "Science" and the Real Science of Life(.pdf, 250.54 KB)
Mohammed Ibrahim Bin Mohd Samsudin

Teacher of Art Teachers(.pdf, 319.3 KB)
Sarene Loh Kah Lye

Why Not?(.pdf, 245.29 KB)
Simon Sng Kuo Wai

Lessons Beyond Schooldays(.pdf, 268 KB)
Tan Li Si

We are a Village of Care(.pdf, 290.06 KB)
Angeline Chan Xiuwen

Custom-Made Learning(.pdf, 267.87 KB)
Nurul Munirah Bte Abdul Samad

Story OYEA 2016_Joel Prathiev Vinson (final)(.pdf, 253.29 KB)
Joel Prathiev Vinson

The Language of Music(.pdf, 253.21 KB)
Leu Yifang   

Moving to the Beat(.pdf, 232.03 KB)
Toh Xin Yi Sheena   

Books, Bricks and Bytes(.pdf, 265.5 KB)
Sivakami D/O Ratha                                                          

Guiding Traditions(.pdf, 264.44 KB)
Farn Hsing Chieh   

A Touch of Compassion(.pdf, 264.44 KB)
Chin Qinning   

The Heart of Discipline(.pdf, 258.88 KB)
Cai Zhiwen   

The Power of Team Spirit(.pdf, 282.63 KB)
Low Wei Chuan   

History is not the Past(.pdf, 283.15 KB)
Chan Joo Seng Melvin   

Running the Race Together(.pdf, 290.95 KB)
Ng Qihui

Never Take Things for Granted(.pdf, 199.13 KB)
Winnie Tan

Children for Children(.pdf, 118.86 KB)
Lim Yi Jun

Drumming up a Passion(.pdf, 315.46 KB)
Murugesu s/o Samarasan

Lights, Camera, Drama!(.pdf, 150.35 KB)
Priyadakshini d/o Surendiran S

Serving with Skill(.pdf, 76.19 KB)
Kwan See Ling

English Is No Laughing Matter. Or Is It?(.pdf, 74.63 KB)
Wong Kai Xin Kerstin

The Importance of Being Punctual(.pdf, 76.6 KB)
Hazelman Norhafis

Get Students Switched On(.pdf, 149.79 KB)
Chen Siyun

Look Back, Get Ahead(.pdf, 76.62 KB)
Premlatha d/o Selvaraj

Bringing the World to the Classroom(.pdf, 351.91 KB)
Siti Hajar Binti Zainuddin

A Tale of Chocolate and the Arts(.pdf, 151.39 KB)
Low Duo Jia Dorcas                                                

The Struggle Unseen(.pdf, 246.41 KB)
Tan Chin Guan

A Special Education(.pdf, 180.46 KB)
Nagashima Aya

Adding Love, Subtracting Fear(.pdf, 116.08 KB)
Chan Yu Ling Josephine

Creating Opportunities for Students to Learn Interdependently(.pdf, 14.8 KB)
Nur’ Izzati Atikah Bte Suhaiemi

Teaching Beyond the Academics(.pdf, 1.12 MB)
Tan Mei San

Inspiring Change(.pdf, 10.8 KB)
Gidwani Poojalal

Who I Am As a Teacher(.pdf, 14.14 KB)
Nur Ain Binte Ahmad

Inspired to Inspire(.pdf, 157.34 KB)
Goh De Hao Samuel

Teaching Values, Valuing Teaching(.pdf, 12.73 KB)
Chua Shi Hui

An Opportunity to Give Back(.pdf, 376.82 KB)
Lim Leong Thye Benny

Teachers Heal the Soul(.pdf, 11.39 KB)
Lin Xiaojun

Investing in Our Future(.pdf, 8.72 KB)
Mohamed Ashiq Bin Mohamed Elia

Evolving from Student to Teacher(.pdf, 14.92 KB)
Khairiah Bte Hairoman

Every Student Matters: Every Teacher Matters(.pdf, 10.25 KB)
Seet Siew Lin Pamela

Value Every Student(.pdf, 118.04 KB)
Eugene Lee Chun Yang

Teaching from Experience(.pdf, 56.14 KB)
Toh Jin Tian