Swiss Cottage Secondary School
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| Motto | Scientiae Patriaeque Gratia (For the sake of learning and for the state) |
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| Established | 1962 |
| Type | Government, Single |
| Principal | Tay Lai Ling (Miss) |
| School code | 3304 |
| Colours | add |
| Locale | Bukit Batok, Singapore |
| Enrollment | Approx. 1500 |
| Website | www.swisscottagesec.moe.edu.sg |
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Swiss Cottage Secondary School(Abbreviation: SCSS) is a government secondary school in Bukit Batok, Singapore.
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[edit] History
The school was opened in 1962, with about 200 students housed at Raffles Institution at Bras Basah Road, as the school premises along Dunearn Road was still under construction. By January 1963, the school enrollment had grown to about 870 students who were being taught in Selegie Primary School.
In November 1963, the school moved to its Dunearn Road premises. In the 1960s, it was considered one of the finest schools as it was well-equipped with science laboratories, a home economics room, library, servants' quarters, an office, and a staff room.
Since its relocation to Bukit Batok in 1992, the school has expanded somewhat with the addition of several new facilities; as of 2006, the school has added four computer laboratories, several multi-purpose rooms, rooms for Co-Curricular Activities and an upgraded dance studio.
The school now has an enrollment of approximately 1500 and has undergone PRIME.
[edit] Principalship History
- Mr. R. D. Jansen (1962 - 1968)
- Mr. R. W. Mosbergen (1969 - 1975)
- Mr. Chow Kye Lock (1976 - 1989)
- Mr. D. Natarajan (1990 - 1997)
- Mr. Gan Chee Hau (1997 - 2002)
- Ms Tay Lai Ling (2003 - Present)
[edit] School values
School motto
In the school, whatever is undertaken or promoted must seek to develop learning within the lives of the students and a desire to improve through learning. This sense of personal fulfillment reaches its ultimate meaning and purpose in the service of the nation.
School crest
The crest is headed by five stars, which symbolize Equality, Peace, Progress, Justice, and Democracy. These are the ideals on which the school believes a brotherhood of persons can be built. Below, there is the torch of learning. Encompassing it are five rings symbolising sports and the part they play to link people together. The five horizontal bands denote the five houses as rivals in competition but steadfast in fraternity.
School vision The school is committed to empowering every student to be responsible, thoughtful, and capable, ready to serve and lead.
We take delight in multi-faceted learning and seek to pass on our knowledge and skills to others.
[edit] School 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.
Blaze a path of glory
A school standing high in our esteem,
She soars aloft and reigns supreme,
We cherish her and revere her name
The school we love of glorious fame.
Swiss Cottage! Swiss Cottage!
Blaze a path of glory!
Surging forward to greater heights of truth,
A beacon of light in our story,
A mould to guide and shape our youth.
Swiss Cottage! Swiss Cottage!
A sign of dedication,
Forging friendships with us all,
Our prayers, our praise and adoration,
Our pride, our joy, our school!
