Swiss Cottage Secondary School

Infobox Singapore School
name = Swiss Cottage Secondary School


motto = Scientiae Patriaeque Gratia
(For the sake of learning and for the state)
established = 1962
type = Government
session = Single
principal = Liu Earnler
city/town = Bukit Batok
school code = 3304
enrollment = Approx. 1500
colours = turqoise, white
homepage = [http://www.swisscottagesec.moe.edu.sg www.swisscottagesec.moe.edu.sg]

Swiss Cottage Secondary School (Abbreviation: SCSS) is a government secondary school in Bukit Batok, Singapore.

Brief History

Swiss Cottage Secondary School started in 1962. With about 200 pupils, the school was housed at Raffles Institution in Bras Basah Road as the school building along Dunearn Road was still under construction. By January 1963, the school enrolment had grown to about 870 pupils who were being taught in Selegie Primary School. In July 1963, work on the school building at Dunearn Road was completed and the students and staff moved into their new home.

In the 1960s, it was considered one of the finest schools as it was well-equipped with science laboratories, a home economics room, library, servant's quarters, an office and a staff room.

Since its relocation to Bukit Batok in 1992, the school has expanded it facilities under PRIME Programme, to include four computer laboratories, several multi-purpose rooms, rooms for Co-Curricular Activities(CCA) and even a dance studio.

Now, the school has a student population of about 1,470.

chool symbols

chool Motto

The school motto is "Scientiae Patriaeque Gratia", which means 'for the sake of learning and for the state'. In the school, whatever is undertaken or promoted must seek to develop within students the desire for life-long learning and to improve through learning. This sense of personal fulfilment reaches its ultimate meaning and purpose in the service of the nation.

chool Crest

The crest is headed by five stars, which symbolises Equality, Peace, Progress, Justice, and Democracy. These are the ideals on which a brotherhood of persons can be built. Below, there is the torch of learning which signifies the light of knowledge and the love for learning. Encompassing it are five rings symbolising sports and the part they play to link persons together. The five horizontal bands denote the five houses as rivals in competition but steadfast in fraternity.

chool Flag

The flag is composed of two parallel bands; turqoise and white in colour. In the middle of the flag is the school crest. The flag is an emblem which encompasses the hopes and aspirations of the whole school. The colours of the flag, turqoise and white, are therefore, the school colours. They are distinctive marks which distinguish this school from others. On the sports field especially, the school colours are worn by our school teams as they engage in friendly rivalry with other teams.

chool Anthem

The school anthem is entitled "Blaze a Path of Glory" and was written by the second principal, Rudy W. Mosbergen. It was revised and harmonised by Derek Cable.

Principals

* R. D. Jansen (1962 - 1968)
* R. W. Mosbergen (1969 - 1975)
* Chow Kye Lock (1976 - 1989)
* D. Natarajan (1990 - 1997)
* Gan Chee Hau (1997 - 2002)
* Tay Lai Ling (2003 - 2007)
* Liu Earnler (2008-present)

Co-Curricular Activities

Sports and Games
*Badminton
*Basketball
*Hockey/Floorball
*Soccer
*Tenpin Bowling

Uniformed Groups
*Boy's Brigade
*Girl Guides
*National Cadet Corps (Air)
*National Police Cadet Corps
*Scouts
*SJAB

Performing Arts
*Chinese Orchestra
*Choir
*Malay Dance Club
*Swiss Winds, Band of Swiss Cottage Secondary School and the Command Band of the NCC
*Drama

Clubs and Societies
*Community
*Environment
*Impact
*Infocomm
*Science and Technology

External links

* [http://www.swisscottagesec.moe.edu.sg/ Official site]