Important information for 2026 Sec 1 Students and Parents

Welcome to Hougang Secondary School (HS). The school would like to extend a warm welcome to all Secondary 1 students and parents. To prepare for the start of your secondary school journey with us, please look through the information below.

1.     Online Registration Form

As part of Secondary 1 Registration, we would appreciate it if parents/guardians could take some time to complete this form by Monday, 22 December 2025, 12 pm. This is to allow us to get to know your child/ward better.

2.     Subject Based Banding (SBB)

If your child/ward is eligible to study subject(s) at a more demanding level, please attend the online MS Teams briefing Tuesday, 23 December 2025 from 8 am to 8.30 am. Details will be sent via Parents Gateway (PG) on Friday, 19 December 2025, after 5 pm. Acceptance/rejection of the subject(s) offered will need to be submitted via the offer sent through PG by Friday, 26 December 2025, 12 pm.

3.     Higher Mother Tongue Languages (HMTL)

(A)   Parents of students offered HMTL by MOE will be notified via Parents Gateway (PG) on Friday, 19 December 2025, after 5 pm.  Acceptance/rejection of the HMTL offer via PG must be done by Friday, 26 December 2025, 12 pm.

(B)   Parents of students not offered Higher Chinese Language (HCL) by MOE but have attained at least a Pass in HCL or AL1/AL2  at PSLE will be offered HCL by the school. Parents will be notified via PG on Friday, 19 December 2025, after 5 pm. Acceptance/rejection of the HMTL offer via PG must be done by Friday, 26 December 2025, 12 pm.

For other MT-related matters, please refer to this link. 

4. Purchase of Books, Uniform and PE Attire for Secondary 1

Method 1: Online Purchase (Preferred)

Method 2: Purchase/Collection at Hougang Secondary School

Please follow the schedule below for the purchase/collection of textbooks and uniforms.

We seek your understanding that only one adult is allowed to accompany each student.

●    For Textbooks: You can view the booklist below or collect a hardcopy from the bookshop. Please select the correct posting group (G1/G2/G3) when purchasing the books for your child.

Secondary 1 Booklist

Note: Parents/Guardians of students who are eligible to take subjects at a More Demanding Level (MDL) / Less Demanding Level (LDL) and/or Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL) will receive the letter of offer via the Parents Gateway (PG) app. Please only purchase the books for the respective subjects after you have decided on the subjects.

●    For Uniforms: There is no trying of uniforms, please bring the best fitting garment to compare when selecting the suitable size for purchase in school.

You can refer to the suggested quantity to purchase for uniforms:

Boys: 1 packet of name tags (Sky Blue), 1 school tie, 1 shirt, 2 school polo tees, 3 long pants and 2 sets of PE attire (2 T-shirts and 2 shorts).

Girls: 1 packet of name tags (Sky Blue), 1 school tie, 1 blouse, 2 school polo tees, 3 skirts and 2 sets of PE attire (2 T-shirts and 2 shorts).

5. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME (FAS)

(A)   Approved Sec 1 FAS: Parents/Guardians of Secondary 1 students whose MOEFAS application was approved will need to go to the HS General Office to collect your FAS approval letter on Tuesday, 23 December 2025 between 8.30 and 10.30 am. After receiving the FAS approval letter from HS, you can proceed to collect the textbooks and uniforms. Please refer to the schedule above for the collection of textbooks and uniforms. The last day for the collection of the official letter from HS is Tuesday, 30 December 2025.

New MOEFAS applicants: Please complete the online application form.  Kindly ensure the form is completed and submitted with the supporting documents, by Friday, 26 December 2025.

6.  Personal Digital Learning Programme (PDLP)

The use of Personal Learning Devices (PLD) is a requirement for secondary schools. The PLD initiative aims to develop and strengthen the digital literacy of your child/ward. For important information and required actions relating to the PLD initiative, including financial assistance as well as purchase of the PLD, please refer to this link.

Do note that the submission of the online application includes the authorisation to use your child’s Edusave for the purchase of the PLD. It is important that these are submitted before Wednesday, 31 December 2025 so that the school can initiate the procurement of the PLDs without delay.

Please complete the Survey on Household Computing Device here.

7. Sec 1 Orientation & GREAT Start Week (Term 1, Week 1, 2 to 7 January 2026)

On Friday, 2 January 2026, your child/ward is required to report to the school hall (Level 2) in HS PE Attire by 7.20 am. You can view the Orientation Programme here. The schedule for the GREAT Formation Week will be sent to all parents and guardians via PG before Friday, 2 January 2026. There are no lessons in the first week, but students are expected to bring their working thermometer, stationery and water bottle for the activities planned for the week.

In case of possible delivery delays for uniforms purchased online, Sec 1 students may report to school in their Primary School uniform for the first week of school, in this case, Primary School PE attire on 2 January 2026. For more information on school attire and general appearance, please refer to our school webpage (Pupil Management ).

8. Updating of Contact Details in Parent’s Gateway (PG)

If there is/are any change(s) in your contact details (mobile, residential/change of email address) for the last 3 months, kindly refer to the instructions and update before Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

9. Appeal Matters (Transfer out of HS)

(A) For non-medical reasons: Please submit your intent to the other school before Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 12 pm. Once you have received the confirmed placement in the other school, you need to bring the MOE school transfer form, signed by the other school principal, and submit it to our General Office staff for processing.

(B) For medical reason(s): Documentary evidence is required based on serious medical conditions or severe physical impairments.  Kindly submit your request and supporting documents to our General Office staff before Monday, 22 December 2025, 12 pm.

Appeal in to Hougang Secondary School

10. Summary of Important Dates and Actions to be taken

Thank you and on behalf of the school, here’s wishing all our 2026 Sec 1 Hougeans and families a wonderful year ahead.