Ang Kok Wee Alex

Kok Wee Ang (Alex) (Senior Academy Officer)

Prior to joining PESTA, Alex taught at Northbrooks Secondary School for 12 years. During this time, Alex worked closely with student leaders and played a key role in developing the school’s Learn for Life Programme (LLP) in Outdoor Education, serving as Subject Head of Student Leadership & Outdoor Education for four years. In recognition of contributions to student leadership and outdoor education, Alex was awarded the Outstanding Youth in Education Award (OYEA) in 2020. Alex also led the team in conceptualising the inaugural National Orienteering Race (Schools) and forged a partnership with Mandai Wildlife Reserves to develop a Zoo Orienteering Race, which received the Innergy Bronze Award in 2021.

Alex subsequently took on the role of Head of Department for Physical Education and Co-Curricular Activities for three years. In this capacity, Alex charted the professional learning journey of the PE team, focusing on e-pedagogy and the development of 21st Century Competencies (21CC). These efforts culminated in opportunities to share the team’s work at both local and international conferences. Alex later pursued a Master of Science in Outdoor Education at the University of Edinburgh, marking the next chapter of the professional journey before joining PESTA.

Alex is a strong advocate for experiential learning, grounded in the belief that meaningful learning endures over time. Alex’s work consistently promotes student ownership, agency, and advocacy, aligned with the philosophy of “challenge by choice.” At the organisational level, Alex values inter-disciplinary thinking and synergistic partnerships to create rich learning experiences. Such collaborations provide authentic, real-world contexts that foster global awareness and cross-cultural literacy among students.

In the domains of Physical Education, sports, and outdoor learning, Alex believes these platforms are powerful in developing students’ critical and adaptive thinking across a variety of contexts. Through sport, students cultivate values such as integrity, teamwork, and sportsmanship that extend beyond the playing field. Alex also emphasises the role of the natural environment in shaping students’ appreciation of local landscapes. The skills and dispositions developed through outdoor experiences serve as catalysts for environmental stewardship and conservation.