Chong Boon Secondary School
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| Motto | Competence, Benevolence & Steadfastness |
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| Established | 1994 |
| Type | Government, Single |
| Principal | Mrs Saraspathy Menon |
| School code | ??? |
| Colours | Black & White |
| Locale | Ang Mo Kio, Singapore |
| Enrollment | add |
| Website | http://www.chongboonsec.moe.edu.sg/cbss/ |
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Chong Boon Secondary School is a neighbourhood school which is situated in 2, Ang Mo Kio Street 44.
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[edit] Key information
[edit] Core Values
The school’s core values are Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication to nation, Excellence. The first letter in each word are formed to become PRIDE.
[edit] School Emblem
Roots:
The roots branching out in five directions symbolise our five core values; Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication to nation and Excellence (PRIDE). The roots are the foundation of the tree; without them, the tree will not survive. Just like the roots, the core values are our firm beliefs which are deeply rooted within us. With these values, Chong Boon will grow and flourish.
The Circular Shape and Horizon:
The circular shape symbolises a holistic education where Chong Boonites are educated to be gracious all-rounders. The flow of the horizon reflects the ease that students feel in embracing a holistic education.
The Tree Reaching Out:
The tree reaching towards the sky symbolises the students developing all social and emotional competencies and maximising their potential in whatever they do.
The Birds:
The birds flying in the sky represent the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of Chong Boon. They symbolise our students going beyond the school and its curriculum to venture into uncharted territories in their pursuit of lifelong learning. With moral courage, confidence and resilience they will fly the extra mile to serve the nation.
[edit] School Vision
A Thinking and Gracious Citizen.
[edit] Mission Statement
To develop the potential of every child and to nuture him into an individual with a sense of self-worth and integrity, capable of coping with life's challenges and responsible in meeting the needs of the community.
[edit] History
1994
Chong Boon Secondary School accepted its first batch of students in December 1993, taking over Anderson Secondary School's old building located at our current premises. In total, there were 483 Secondary One students in 13 classes and 23 staff then. Mrs Cecilia Lee was appointed the Principal.
1995
In the second year, the enrolment grew to 772 students with 35 staff. The first Prize Presentation Day was held.
1996
Official Opening was held. The Concert Band showcased its first concert performance ‘Metier I’.
1997
The school achieved a Silver award for the ‘Concert Bands’ category in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging Competition. The school achieved a Silver award for the ‘Contemporary Chinese Dance’ category in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging Competition. Our Concert Band showcased its first outdoor performance ‘Metier II’ at the Victoria Concert Hall.
1998
In December, Mrs Cecilia Lee, our 1st Principal was reappointed to be the Principal of Junyuan Secondary School and Mdm Sun Huey Min took over as Principal.
1999
The school was awarded a Bronze medal for the ‘Concert Bands’ category in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging Competition. The school was awarded a Bronze medal for the ‘Contemporary Chinese Dance’ category in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging Competition. The school also came in 1st in the National Inter-School Yachting Championship. We organised the N4 Cluster Parents' Seminar at the Methodist Girls' School. CBSS webpage was launched.
2000
The school vision, ‘A Thinking & Gracious Citizen’, was formulated. In April, the school's rebuilding project began on the combined site of CBSS and Chong Li Primary School site. The sailing team had done us proud, achieving Zonal and National Colours Awards as well as taking part in international events.
2001
The school was awarded a Silver medal for the ‘Concert Bands’ category in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging Competition. The school was awarded a Silver medal for the ‘Contemporary Chinese Dance’ category in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging Competition. The school’s Concert Band was invited to perform at the Istana on Labour Day. The tearing down of the CBSS old school building began in December 2001.
2002
In March, the school's Core Values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication to the Nation and Excellence (PRIDE) was formulated. The school embarked on a new beginning with the shift to our new premises. The 1st Student Councillors' Investiture Ceremony was held.
2003
The school achieved value-added results for the Express Stream in the GCE 'O' Level Examinations. The school received a Gold award for the ‘Contemporary Chinese Dance’ category in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging Competition. The school received a Silver award for the ‘Concert Bands’ category in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging Competition. The school received a Bronze award for the ‘Choir’ category in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging Competition.
2004
The official completion of PRIME was followed by the Official Opening of the new School Building and its 10th anniversary celebrations by Mr Chan Soo Sen, Minister of State for Education & Community Development and Sports. Down Memory Lane was established, with the aim to capture and showcase the school's history for the past 10 years, incorporating I&E, Social Integration and a Holistic Education. The school embarked on creating a learner-centred environment to bring learning beyond the classroom.
In December, Mdm Sun Huey Min, our 2nd Principal was appointed to be the Assistance Director, Staff Training and Development and Mrs Sarapathy Menon took over as Principal.
2005
Doing It Differently was an attitude the school had embraced to engage the entire school to reflect on all that was happening in school, pondering on the purpose and value underlying these processes and offering suggestions to add value to them. For example, students were encouraged to seriously mull over the need for an enhanced school tone and discipline and to present their views on the desired outcomes. Suggestions made by students for school improvement were welcomed and rationale for decisions were openly discussed to help them appreciate the value and respect for collective responsibility.
[edit] Student Managed Activities
One of the most exciting developments that had taken place this year was the active involvement and empowerment of students in managing major school events. Year 2005 started off with the student leaders from Sec 2 to Sec 5 getting together to plan and organise the Sec One Orientation. The programme, called ‘The Metamorphosis’, was so successful that they felt confident enough to take on greater responsibilities and had gone on to be key players in organising this year’s school’s Cross Country, the Track and Field event and Total Defence Day. One other initiative undertaken by the IT Club was the ‘Computer Literacy Course’ for Parents. Sec 3 and 4 pupils prepared course materials and conducted the course and now they have plans to impart computer skills to their junior schoolmates.
