Sengkang Secondary School

Seng Kah Secondary School
File:SKSSCREST.jpg
Address
10, Compassvale Lane Sengkang 545090  Singapore
Information
School type	Government Secondary/Co-ed School
Motto	To inculcate values and imbueour pupils with a passion for lifelong learning in the pursuit of excellence
Session	Single Session
School number	6388 7258
School code	3607
Principal	Mdm. Oen Siew Hock
Average class size	40
Classes offered	Express, Normal Academic, Normal Technical
Colour(s)	Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple & Red
Website	http://www.sengkangsec.moe.edu.sg/

"Seng Kang Secondary School" ( Simplified Chinese: 成康中学, Pinyin: Chéngkāng zhōngxué) is a government Secondary school located in the North-East region of Singapore in Sengkang New Town. It was opened to all student in the Sengkang region in 2001. In early 1999, the school was already thriving, developing its school compound in the premises of Compassvale Lane. Currently, the school a total enrollment of an estimated 1,450 students studying in the school compound.

History

Seng Kang Secondary School is a government secondary school which was established on the 4th of January, 1999. It shared the same school compound with Hai Sing Girls’ High along 1192 Upper Serangoon Road until 12 March 1999, when it was moved to its present location along Compassvale Lane. It was built at a cost of S$23 million, on 3 hectares of land. The school's first principal was Mdm Ng Shok Yan. It started with a teaching staff of about 4 Head of Departments (HODs) and 10 teachers for 7 Secondary One classes. The total student enrollment then was about 283 then.

About the school

Seng Kang Secondary School is situated along 10 Compassvale Lane, in the North-eastern part of Singapore in Sengkang New Town. It has three streams altogether like most of the other Secondary schools in Singapore. They are: Express/Special, Normal (Academic), and Normal (Technical). The school practices DSA (Direct School Admission) exercises every year. In order to enter the school, you must excel in field Hockey

Identity

Motto

The school's motto is as follows: To inculcate values and imbueour pupils with a passion for lifelong learning in the pursuit of excellence.

Seng Kang Youth Anthem Verse: In this school we share one vision to which we all aspire. To raise our skills and knowledge undaunted ever higher. United in this purpose to succeed in all we do. At home at work for all our nation'sgood. Our goal is to breakthrough! Chorus: Hold on! With the anchor to what we believe! Team up! Take the rope! Together we'll achieve! Breakthrough with heart and mind andsoul. Breakthrough for Seng Kang Secondary Breakthrough!

School's Crest

The anchor represents the Sengkang district which was once a harbour. It also signifies the school's determination to anchor to its beliefs.

The anchor and rope combine to form the initials of the school, Seng Kang Secondary.

At the base of the anchor is the school motto. 'Breakthrough' which reflects the undaunting and tireless spirit of the school in its continuous search for new ideas to improve itself.

Direct School Admission

Primary 6 students can apply for DSA through Hockey. For more information, please visit Details on DSA or download the application at - Application for DSA

References

http://www.sengkangsec.moe.edu.sg/

External links

• Home page
• http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=3607&snm=SENG%20KANG%20SECONDARY%20SCHOOL