Queenstown Secondary School

Queenstown Secondary School
Location
Queenstown
Information
Type Government
Motto Resilience, Integrity, Service, Excellence
Established 1956
School code 3508
Principal Mdm Rasidah bte Rahim
Enrolment Approx. 1,100
Colour(s) Sky blue, maroon
Website www.queenstownsec.moe.edu.sg

Queenstown Secondary School (abbreviation: QTSS; Simplified Chinese: 女皇镇中学) is a government co-educational neighbourhood secondary school in Queenstown, Singapore.

History

Queenstown Secondary Technical School (1956-1993)

Queenstown Secondary School was established in 1956 as Queenstown Secondary Technical School. Initially, classes were held at the Jalan Eunos English School while the school building was being prepared.[1] In 1957, the school moved to Strathmore Avenue. Improvements to the building took place in 1963. A pre-university class was added in 1965, which existed until 1994. A new four-storey building was opened in April 1968.

The school became co-educational in 1971.

New facilities such as basketball courts have been added. In 1985 the school acquired a computer laboratory and language laboratory. Home Economics was also introduced as a subject in 1985

Queenstown Secondary School (1993-Present)

The school was renamed Queenstown Secondary School in January 1993. From December 1993 to June 1997 it occupied temporary premises while the buildings at Strathmore Avenue were renovated and upgraded.[2]

Identity and Culture

School crest

The School crest consists of a shield with the school colors, sky blue and maroon. The sky blue reflects the limitless opportunities to strive for and the maroon signifies the spirit of fraternity. The open book symbolizes learning and knowledge, and the wheel symbolizes the technical aspect of education offered in the school.

On the tower, which denotes strength, is the lion which signifies courage and from which Singapore derives its name. Below the shield is the school motto "Berani Berkhidmat", which means "Dare To Serve".

Ethos and discipline

Students stand up when spoken to and when asking or answering questions. Jewellery and ornaments are not allowed. Mobile phones (known locally as handphones or smartphones) may be brought to school, but will be confiscated if caught being used during lessons or activities unless if premitted.[3] Students must wear white socks and tuck in their shirts.[3] There are rules about hair length. Hair dyeing is strictly forbidden.[3] For serious offences such as fighting or bullying, male students can receive up to six strokes of the cane.

Notable alumni

  • Lee Yock Suan: Former Cabinet minister; President's Scholar, 1966
  • Ang Hock Chye: President's Scholar, 1963
  • Jap Chong and Raymond Leong: Singapore pioneer musicians; Members of The Quests
  • Benjamin Ng: Winner, Channel U Talent Hunt

References

  1. ↑ "Back to school pleases 90,000". The Straits Times. 9 January 1956. Retrieved 16 November 2017 – via NewspaperSG.
  2. ↑ History page, Queenstown Secondary School.
  3. 1 2 3 School Rules page, Queenstown Secondary School.

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