Sec 1 Registration Info Kit for 2026 Sec 1 Students and Parents

A warm welcome to Serangoon Garden Secondary School!

Secondary 1 Registration will be conducted online.  Parents and students do not need to be physically present at school.  Should further assistance or clarification be required, parents may contact the school at 6288 9227 or approach staff at the General Office.

To prepare for the start of your Secondary School journey with us, please:

(i) complete the following Sec 1 Registration Form by Monday, 22 December 2025

(ii) review the Sec 1 Registration Info-kit below:

Information for all students

Section A - Welcome Video by Principal and Student Council EXCO (video)

Section B - Purchase of Books

Section C - School Attire and General Appearance

Section D - Purchase of Uniform

Section E - Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP)

Section F - 2026 Sec 1 Orientation Programme

Section G - 2026 Sec 1 CCA Open House and Engagement Session with Parents

Information for selected students

Section H - (For students whose indicative level for most subjects are G1 or G2) Eligibility for Subject-Based Banding

Section I - (For students with AL1/AL2 in MTL or Distinction/Merit in HMTL at PSLE) Eligibility for Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

Section J - Books and Uniform for Sec 1 students on MOE FAS

Section B - Purchase of Books

Please click on the link to view the booklist. 2026 Sec 1 Booklist

There are two methods to make book purchases:

Kindly keep to your scheduled appointment time.  Please note that online orders (Method 1) may take up to 2 weeks for delivery.  Students affected by this delay will be excused from bringing their books to school until then.

* Refer to Section J for further information on FAS

Section C - School Attire and General Appearance

Students are to wear either the First or Second Uniform as illustrated in the photos above. PE attire is to be worn only during PE lessons.

Students are required to wear either white or black socks.

There are two options for shoes

• White/black canvas school shoes or

• Sports shoes which are white, black, blue or grey, or a combination of these colours.

There should be no neon colour on any part of the shoes and no large/fanciful logos or designs.

Samples are shown below:

For more information on school attire and general appearance, please refer to https://www.sgs.moe.edu.sg/students/student-handbook/school-rules/

Section D - Purchase of Uniform

It is recommended to buy at least 2 shirts or blouses, 3 pairs of shorts or skirts and 2 sets of PE attire.

There are three methods to make uniform purchases:

Method 1: Purchase at Serangoon Garden Secondary School

Please book your appointment via the link below. Parents who have booked an appointment to visit the school may visit both the uniform shop and school bookshop during their appointment slot (*Note that last day to purchase uniforms in school is 30 Dec 2025, 12 pm).

Methods 2 and 3: Purchase directly with Jeep Sing, our uniform supplier

Please refer to the steps below:

Please click here for more details on uniform purchases.

Section E - Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP)

The use of Personal Learning Devices (PLD) for teaching and learning enhances digital literacy skills and fosters self-directed and collaborative learning in our students. The school will provide more details to parents in mid-January 2026, on the process of purchasing a PLD.

Section F - 2026 Sec 1 Orientation Programme

Sec 1 students are to report in their First uniform (see Section C) on the first day of school, Friday, 2 January 2026. Should there be delays in delivery of uniform due to the festive season, students may report to school in their Primary School uniform during the Orientation Programme.

Reporting & Dismissal Times during Sec 1 Orientation Programme

From Thursday, 8 January onwards, school dismissal times will be as follows:

a) Mondays: 2.50 pm

b) Tuesdays to Thursdays: 2 pm

c) Fridays: 12.40 pm

Sec 1 students would be informed of their form class and classroom venue by Tuesday, 30 December 2025, via Parents Gateway. They will also receive their timetable in the first week of school. They are required to bring stationery and water bottle daily during the Orientation Programme (they are not required to bring textbooks during the Programme).

All students are strongly encouraged to have breakfast before attending school each day.

Section G - Sec 1 CCA Open House and Engagement Session with Parents

Thank you, and here’s wishing all our 2026 Sec 1 SGSians and families a wonderful new year ahead!

Section H - Eligibility to Take Subject(s) at a More Demanding Level under Full Subject-Based Banding

(Applicable for students whose indicative level for most subjects are G1 or G2)

Students may choose to offer English Language, Mother Tongue Language, Mathematics, and Science at a more demanding level at the start of Secondary 1 if they meet the eligibility criteria. You can refer to more information about Full Subject-Based Banding here.

Parents/Guardians of students who meet the eligibility criteria will be notified via Parents Gateway (PG) by Friday, 19 December 2025. Parents should indicate whether they will accept or reject the offer via PG* by Friday, 26 December 2025. Please take care to order/purchase the learning materials for the corresponding subject level (i.e. G3 or G2) your child will be studying.

*Parents who are not onboarded to PG will be contacted via email

Section I - Eligibility for Higher Mother Tongue Languages (HMTL)

With effect from 2026, students who meet either of the following criteria will be eligible to apply for HMTL:

a. Achievement of AL1 or AL2 in their PSLE Mother Tongue Language; or

b. Attainment of Distinction or Merit in their HMTL examination.

Parents/Guardians of eligible students will be notified via Parents Gateway (PG) or email by Friday, 19 December 2025. Students who opt to study Higher Malay Language and Higher Tamil Language will do so at MOE-designated Higher Mother Tongue Language centres.

An online engagement session for further clarification on HMTL matters will be held on Monday, 22 December at 9 am. The online meeting link will be shared with parents of eligible students via Parents Gateway on Friday, 19 December.

Parents/Guardians are required to indicate their acceptance via PG, for their child/ward to undertake HMTL, by Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 5 pm. Please note that late submissions will not be accepted.

*Parents who are not onboarded to PG will be contacted via email

Section J - Books and Uniform for Sec 1 students on FAS

Category 1: MOE FAS Approved by Primary Schools

Parents/Guardians of Sec 1 students whose MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (MOEFAS) applications have been approved by their Primary Schools are to make an appointment to collect their books and uniform on-site in Serangoon Garden Secondary School (SGS) via the appointment link below.

On the day of your appointment, please go to the General Office with your MOE FAS approval letter to collect the SGS MOE FAS letter before making your way to the bookshop or uniform shop for collection. Please do not purchase the books and/or uniforms before collecting the MOEFAS approval letter.

Appointment booking for 23 Dec - 30 Dec* - https://go.gov.sg/sgs2026sec1

* See Section B and D for Opening Hours

Category 2: New MOE FAS applicants

New applicants for the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) 2026 may apply digitally either through The Parents Gateway app services, or online application link https://go.gov.sg/moe-efasggas.

You will be informed of the application outcome once the application has been processed.