School Discipline Committee has classified offences committed by students into minor and major offences. Minor offences include being late for school, flaws in personal grooming and use of electronic devices during curriculum time. Major offences include absenteeism, forgery, arson and many others. Punishments for major offences include detention, caning (for boys only) and suspension. Academic information Being an integrated secondary school, Anderson Secondary School offers three academic streams, namely the four-year Express course, as well as the Normal Course, comprising Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) academic tracks. O Level Express Course The Express Course is a nationwide four-year programme that leads up to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination. Normal Course The Normal Course is a nationwide 4-year programme leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination, which runs either the Normal (Academic) curriculum or Normal (Technical) curriculum, abbreviated as N(A) and N(T) respectively. Normal (Academic) Course In the Normal (Academic) course, students are offered 5-8 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal (Academic) Level examination. Compulsory subjects include: English Language Mother Tongue Language Elementary Mathematics Combined Science (Chemistry & Physics) Combined Humanities (Social Studies & History/Geography) Design & Technology/Principles of Accounts/Art A 5th year leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination is available to N(A) students who perform well in their Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. Students can move from one course to another based on their performance and the assessment of the school principal and teachers. Normal (Technical) Course The Normal (Technical) course prepares students for a technical-vocational education at the Institute of Technical Education. Students will offer 5-7 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal (technical) Level examination. The curriculum is tailored towards strengthening students’ proficiency in English and Mathematics. Students take English Language, Mathematics, Basic Mother Tongue and Computer Applications as compulsory subjects. Overseas exchange programmes Overseas exchange programmes are known as Cultural Flexibility Programme: Anderson-Winitsuksa STEP Camp, Cultural Exchange & Adventure Camp Anderson-Marryatville Drama Educational Exchange Anderson-Kagoshima Daiichi High School Sports Exchange Anderson-EMAS Overseas Learning Journey, Sabah, Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Anderson-SM Sultan Abdul Halim School Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Anderson Secondary School was the partner school for South Korea during the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Co-curricular activities Uniformed Groups National Cadet Corps (Land, boys) National Police Cadet Corps (Land) Anderson Girl Guides (girls) Performing Arts Anderson Theatre Circle Anderson Military Band Chinese Dance (Girls) Malay Dance Choir Sports Basketball Netball (Girls)