Pride Of Pei Hwa
Celebrating Inspiring Leadership
Pei Hwa Secondary proudly honours Principal Mr Mohd Azhar Terimo, whose open, authentic and respectful leadership has inspired a culture of innovation across the school. By empowering his staff to take bold ideas forward and cascading this spirit of creativity to students, he has helped Pei Hwa become a community where innovation thrives — shaping future-ready leaders with the courage to create change.
Source: MOE Singapore – Facebook Video
Our Teachers, Our Innovators
At Pei Hwa Secondary School, innovation begins with our educators.
What started as a simple excel tool by Mr Kenneth Yeo (Subject Head, Personal & Aestheic Development) to help track student progress grew into a school-wide dashboard used by all 88 teachers – saving each of them up to 60 hours of admin work per year.
With the support of Ms Shalini Tashnamurthu (HOD, Infocomm Tech), this homegrown system now consolidates MOE data, school records and post-secondary admission pathways – giving our teachers sharper insights to guide every student.
This passion project was recognized with the Minister’s Innovation Award.
We are proud of our educators who aren’t just teaching – they are transforming the way we work and support students.
Source: The Straits Times – “How a single spreadsheet saved each Pei Hwa Secondary teacher 60 hours of admin work a year”
Our Innovators, Our Trailblazers
At Pei Hwa, innovation begins with visionary leadership and is embraced by staff who model curiosity and creativity. This spirit flows naturally to our students, empowering them to explore bold ideas, develop real-world solutions, and become confident innovators ready to shape the future.
Student Recognition and Accolades:
- Department of Innovation
- Department of Commerce and Computing
- Department of Humanities
- Department of Science
- Department of Mother Tongue
Department of Innovation
2024
Tan Kah Kee Young Inventor’s Award 2024 – Commendation Award
MOE Innovation Programme – Distinction
2023
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023 – Second Prize and People’s Choice Award
Design for Change 2023 - Champion
2022
Tan Kah Kee Young Inventor’s Award 2022 – Commendation Award
Tech for Good 2022
Design for Change 2022 – Champion
MOE Innovation Programme – Distinction
2021
Design for Change 2021 - Champion
Tan Kah Kee Young Inventor’s Award 2021 – Encouragement Award
MOE Innovation Programme – Distinction
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Department of Commerce and Computing
| 2025 | 1. National Accounting Challenge – Participation
Two teams participated in the National Accounting Challenge (3rd Edition) to apply their learning, demonstrate mastery of the subject, and propose solutions to real-life business scenarios. 
2. National Financial Literacy Challenge – Participation
1 team participated in 2025 National Financial Literacy Challenge (2nd Edition). gaining exposure to Financial Literacy concepts and applying POA knowledge in real-world contexts. 
3. Animation and Game Making Competition – Gold
Tela Lee (3I2) coursework project was submitted for the Animation and Game Making (AGM) Competition 2025 and won a Gold Award for Game Making category. 
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| 2024 | 1. National Accounting Challenge – Merit and Participation
One team achieved a Top 10 finish and received the Merit Award, while the other team participated in the 2024 National Accounting Challenge (2nd Edition) gaining exposure to Financial Literacy concepts and applying POA knowledge in real-world contexts. 
2. Animation and Game Making Competition – Silver and Bronze
Kelly received $40 popular vouchers and a certificate for Silver Award in Game Making, and Akif received $20 popular vouchers and a certificate for Bronze Award in Animation. 
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Department of Humanities
National Museum of Singapore
Sengkang River
| 2025 | NUS Geography Challenge – Bronze Award
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| 2024 | 1. War and Diplomacy Challenge – Merit Award
2. Animation and Game Making Competition – Silver and Bronze
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Department of Science
| 2025 | 1. C. B. Paul Science Quiz – 2 Bronze, 2 Honourable Mentions, 2 Merits
Students showcased their scientific aptitude across a broad range of scientific areas through a quiz requiring analytical and critical thinking skills. 
2. Elementz Science Project Competition – 1 team Gold with presentation, 3 teams silver (2 x Lower Sec, 1 x Upper sec)
Student teams embarked on a self-directed research project, guided by teacher mentors, showcasing their findings using a poster and presentation. 
Students prepared and delivered a 10-minute presentation on a Physical concept or phenomenon to showcase their scientific understanding and communication skills. 
Students stretched their analytical and reasoning skills to answer chemistry questions beyond the syllabus. |
| 2024 | 1. Elementz Science Project Competition – 2 teams silver, 1 team participation
Student teams embarked on a self-directed research project, guided by teacher mentors, showcasing their findings using a poster and presentation. 
Students attempt questions cover various medical and biological topics like oncology, psychiatry, or infectious diseases, and the events promote students' passion for science and innovation. |
| 2023 | 1. C.B. Paul Science Quiz – 2 Golds, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze, 1 Honourable Mention,2 Merits
This inter-disciplinary quiz, organised by Anglo-Chinese Junior College (ACJC), provides a platform for students to develop their aptitude and potential in the Pure and Applied Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics) through solving higher- order questions that require critical thinking and perseverance. 2. Elementz Science Project Competition – 1 Bronze |
Department of Mother Tongue
| 2025 | 1. National Secondary Schools Translation Competition – Individual Honorable Mention
Two teams took part in the National Secondary Schools Translation Competition, where students put their bilingual proficiency to the test through a series of translation tasks and live interpretation challenges. 2. 11th “Script It Right” Chinese Radio Drama Script Writing Competition and Workshops – Shortlisted entryStudents showcased their creativity by crafting original radio drama scripts, each shaped by unique challenge conditions designed to test their bilingual flair and storytelling skills. 
3. 8th National Text Recital Competition and Workshops 2025 – 2 Silver and 5 Bronze Awards
Students submitted video recordings of their Chinese recitations, selecting passages appropriate to their level. The competition showcased their fluency, expression, and creativity within a given time limit. 4. Piala Cendekia Sahibba 2025 – 2nd place in North Zone Category and 2nd place in NationalStudents put their Malay vocabulary and strategic thinking to the test in a lively Scrabble competition. Each move challenged their language skills and sharpened their wordplay abilities. 
5. North Zone Malay Scrabble Competition, Sahibba Huruf Hara 2025 – 2nd place in Lower Secondary category and 2nd place in Lower Secondary (Individual category)
Students submitted video recordings of their Chinese recitations, selecting passages appropriate to their level. The competition showcased their fluency, expression, and creativity within a given time limit. |
| 2024 | 1. 16th GoodTalk (Global Village) International Children & Youth Bilingual Speech Conference - 3rd place in preliminary round
The 16th GoodTalk Bilingual Speech Conference united youth from around the world to deliver speeches in English and Chinese, promoting global awareness and bilingual excellence. 2. 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition - 2nd and 3rd prizeStudents participated in the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Competition, showcasing their Chinese language skills and cultural knowledge through speeches and interactive challenges on an international stage. 3. 7th National Secondary Schools Chinese Mini-Fiction Creative Writing Competition – Merit AwardStudents explored the art of storytelling in the competition, crafting original short stories that showcased their creativity, language mastery, and narrative flair. 4. National Secondary Schools Translation Competition – Individual Merit Award 5. National Text Recital Competition – Individual Category: 1 Silver, 1 Bronze; Group Category: 1 Bronze |