AVA & Photography Club

Teachers-in-charge

• Mr. Sheikh Faraz Bin Sheikh A Rashid (Teacher I/C)

• Mr. Tan Hong Tee

About the CCA

Our club consists of close to 40 passionate members who have worked towards embracing the spirit of professionalism that the club espouses. It operates primarily as a support platform, assisting the school in terms of providing professional AV and photography support during events. In addition to this, the club also performs collaborative work with the different CCAs.

There are two broad areas which we focus on:

• Audio-Visual Support

• Event Photography

Audio-Visual Support

Students are trained on operating audio-visual equipment, such as the sound mixer and stage lighting to support the school during major school events. Some school-wide events that we support include the Chinese New Year Celebration, TASAD (Teachers’ and Staff Appreciation Day) and Racial Harmony Day.

Event Photography

Our members are trained in photography and photo-editing skills where they attend courses conducted by professional trainers and go on learning journeys to practise their photography and handling of DSLR cameras. Their subsequent work from this learning opportunity is then collated and showcased to the school. Their photographic eye is further honed through covering major school events throughout the school year. Members are also afforded the opportunity to take part in external photography workshops and competitions.

Videography

Our members are trained in videography skills, from the conceptualisation and storyboarding stage to the editing stage. To develop their creativity and video production skills, our members produce their own clips for the school and take part in external competitions. It is in this area that the club has grown further in recent times, afforded by its collaboration with other CCAs in producing instructional videos. Moving forward, the club would be expanding its collaboration with important school committees in producing informational videos.

Live Streaming Support 

Students are trained in using Twitch and OBS Studio platforms in supporting major school events. Some school-wide events that we support include the Chinese New Year Celebration, TASAD (Teachers’ Day Celebration) and Racial Harmony Day.

Values in Action (VIA) Projects

Our club also emphasises service to the community, and this focus culminates in several VIA initiatives, planned and executed by our members. They are given the necessary support with regard to initiatives that allow them to apply their skills in addressing needs identified. Our members have also led various service initiatives in the school, such as a class photography initiative.

Leadership Opportunities

Members have ample opportunities to develop their leadership capabilities and step up as leaders in the CCA. It is an area that we give particular focus to, using the period of their involvement in our CCA to grow themselves in terms of character and ability. They can aspire to be our CCA Chairperson or aspire to take up other roles in the committee.

Achievement(s)

2025

• Participated in the ‘Our Schools, Our Stories’ Photo Competition organised by the Ministry of Education.

2024

• Participated in the ‘Our Schools, Our Stories’ Photo Competition organised by the Ministry of Education.

• VIA project that aimed at collecting funds for SPCA.

2023

• Participated in the ‘Our Schools, Our Stories’ Photo Competition organised by the Ministry of Education.

CCA Details

School Term

• Morning Duty: 7.15 – 7.50 am.
  After school Duty: 2.30 – 5.00 pm (Ad hoc basis).

• Training session every Monday.
  Time: 2.30 – 5.30 pm

*If Monday happens to be a public/school holiday, CCA will be held on the Friday of that week.

School Holiday

• Once per term

Others

• Need to be committed during major school events in providing Audio-Visual & Photography/ Videography support.

Expenses to be borne by students

• Related workshops (e.g. photography/ videography workshops)

Targeted Student Profile

• must be physically fit;

• keen interest in photography and videography;

• shows initiative;

• positive learning attitude and willingness to serve the school and committee

CCA Trial Procedures

• Interview with Teachers-in-charge to determine interest and suitability for the CCA, including the execution of a photography task to determine student’s aptitude.

Target number of students

• 7 students