Staff Achievements

Discover how YHSS's dedicated staff have been recognised for their commitment to nurturing students, including the SHHK LEAP Award and Academy of Singapore Teachers recognition.

Last updated on 27 October 2026

Staff Achievements

2026

SHHK Leap Award 2026 飞跃教师奖

The annual Listening Educator for Advancement and Progress (Leap) Award recognises exceptional educators who believe that their students have the potential to excel beyond their capabilities.

This year, the Award received a total of 340 nominations from 205 schools – 145 primary school teachers, 150 secondary school teachers, 16 junior college teachers and 29 special education teachers, with each school limited to a maximum of two nominations.

We are proud to share that our Ms Bo Yiting is one the 16 awardees! And this is the third consecutive year our teachers have been recognised in this award! Congratulations!

2025

SHHK Leap Award 2025 飞跃教师奖

The annual Listening Educator for Advancement and Progress (Leap) Award recognises exceptional educators who believe that their students have the potential to excel beyond their capabilities.

The Award received a total of 329 nominations from 198 schools, with each school limited to two nominations. Of the 329 nominations, 20 teachers were recognised with the award.

We are proud to share that our HOD ICT Mr Soh Ming Quan is one the 20 awardees! And this is the second consecutive year our teachers have been recognised in this award! Congratulations!

Two men in formal attire shake hands while holding a crystal trophy, surrounded by colorful star-shaped balloons.

2024

SHHK Leap Award 2024 飞跃教师奖

We Celebrate Mdm Irfana Begum Ikbal! The Listening Educator for Advancement and Progress (LEAP) Award, was launched by the late President S R Nathan in 2011 and awarded by Singapore Hock Kian Huay Kuan annually to recognise exceptional teachers who have made a positive impact in nurturing their students from the heart. It is a strong affirmation for a teacher’s belief in the potential of student’s potential to excel beyond their capabilities. This year, the Award received a total of 234 nominations from 154 schools. We are proud to share that our very own Mdm Irfana is one of the 15 teachers to be presented the prestigious award by Minister Chan Chun Sing! Congratulations Mdm Irfana! May you continue to touch lives and inspire them to Care, Connect and Contribute!