Serangoon Secondary School

Coordinates: 1°22′30.8″N 103°54′6.8″E / 1.375222°N 103.901889°E / 1.375222; 103.901889

Serangoon Secondary School
实仁中学
Address
11 Upper Serangoon View
Singapore 534237
Singapore
Information
Type Government
Motto "Seek, Strive, Serve"
Established 1928
Session single
School code 3010
Principal Mdm Tay Siok Hwa
Colour(s) Blue, white, orange
Website serangoonsec.moe.edu.sg

Serangoon Secondary School is a government secondary school in Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore.

History

Serangoon English School (1928-1967)

The school started as Serangoon English School in 1928, housed in a two-storey building in Simon Road. At that time, it had only seven classes with a head-mistress and seven teachers. It was the only government co-educational school in the Crown Colony then and also a feeder school to Raffles Institution. In 1937, three standards were added and with this, the school provided education up to Secondary Three in present-day terms. The boys and girls who successfully completed Standard Eight then went on to Raffles Institution and Raffles Girls’ School respectively. With the formation of the first School Certificate class in 1949, the school became a full school offering education from Primary One to Cambridge School Certificate.

In 1958, the school became a secondary school[1] and seven years later, the first Pre-University class was formed. This section soon extended to include two Pre-University One classes and two Pre-University Two classes.

Serangoon Secondary School (1967-present)

The school shifted to Lowland Road in 1967 and also changed its name to Serangoon Secondary School. In 1976, owing to the establishment of Junior Colleges for Pre-University students, the Pre-University section of the school was closed.

In 2001, the school made yet another move to its present premises at 11 Upper Serangoon View.

School Identity & Culture

The Serangoon Secondary School identity and culture[2] is made up of the crest, STAR qualities, school song, and Star's Creed.

School crest

  • Blue signifies piety and sincerity
  • White embodies pure and wholesome, purity in thought, word and deed
  • Orange represents strength, integrity and endurance
  • 'The Eagle' symbolises self-discipline, dignity, esteem and power.
  • The lamp - symbolises knowledge.

Star Qualities

The Star qualities are broken down as follows:

Self-directed

  • Take responsibility for own learning and development
  • Be motivated
  • Be resourceful
  • Be decisive
  • Be proactive

Honest

  • Demonstrate integrity
  • Do the right things
  • Have high level of self-awareness

Insipiring

  • Be a role-model
  • Be a leader
  • Impact others positively
  • Be innovative, creative, and action-oriented

Noble

  • Be morally upright
  • Be considerate
  • Be kind
  • Be a good citizen
  • Care and share

Excellent

  • Excel holistically (Studies, CCA, Characrter)
  • Be resilient
  • Strive for success
  • Strive to grow

School Song

The lyrics of the school song goes as follows:

We proudly sing about our school

That shines amongst the rest

With youth vigour, youthful zest,

Chorus

We'll make our school the best!

Forward, march on,

Serangoon Secondary School!

We will seek, we will strive,

We will serve with pride,

Honours to you we'll bring!

(Repeat)

Chorus

Forward, march on,

Serangoon Secondary School!

We will lift our voices and sing,

We will seek, we will strive,

We will serve with pride,

Honours to you!

The Star's Creed

The Star's Creed is said by a head-prefect then repeated by the school commonly before the start of afternoon assembly.

The Star's Creed is as follows:

I am a Serangoon Star

I bring honour to my school

I am self-directed and honest in my conduct

I am passionate about learning

I am a noble and useful member of my community and nation

I seek to grow others and strive to excel in all that I do

I am resilient and determined in the face of challenges

I inspire others through my words and deeds

I serve with honour

I am forever proud to be a Serangoon Star

Campus

The campus are split into blocks A to F, which surround the parade square.

A list of the campus facilities:

  • Parade Square
  • School Hall
  • 2 Chemistry / Biology Labs
  • 2 Physics Labs
  • Classrooms
The Parade Square at Serangoon Secondary School

Co-curricular activities

Like other government schools, Serangoon Secondary School has numerous CCAs[3]. It also has niche for its uniformed groups. Serangoon Eagle Scout Group has achieved Frank Cooper Sands Award since 2000 and won the Gold Award from 2008 onwards.

Performing arts

  • Chinese Orchestra
  • Choir
  • Symphonic Band
  • Contemporary Dance
  • Guzheng Ensemble
  • Malay Dance
  • Drama Club

Uniformed groups

Clubs and societies

  • AVA Club
  • Infocomm Club

Sports

  • Basketball
  • Netball
  • Football
  • Hockey

References

  1. ↑ "School change". The Straits Times. Singapore. 12 December 1956. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "Co-Curriculum Activities". serangoonsec.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  3. ↑ "Co-Curriculum Activities". serangoonsec.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
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